Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Advance Precision Manufacturing: Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer!

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and production of Ring Laser Gyroscope components. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong background in optical systems, metrology, and process engineering who are ready to drive innovation and quality in a regulated aerospace environment.

What You’ll Do
As a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

Provide test and manufacturing support for ring laser gyro components.
Analyze and improve process controls for optical components.
Develop and implement methods to measure and control manufacturing processes.
Apply CAMP, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to standardize engineering practices.
Investigate and resolve technical issues, and support root cause analysis.
Drive improvements in product design and manufacturing processes to reduce cost and cycle time.
Support new product development and preventative maintenance planning.
Collaborate across functions to meet RTY, BIQ, COPQ, and other SQDIC goals.
Deliver technical updates and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications
Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Optics, Physics, or Mathematics.
Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Experience:

Manufacturing related to optical systems/components (e.g., glass polishing, mirror coating, optical alignment).
Optical metrology and modeling.
Experience in glass machining, polishing, deposition/coating, cleanroom practices.
Familiarity with Altium Designer, schematic capture, PCB layout.
Analog/digital circuit design, simulation, and power supply analysis.
Control systems, HDL/Verilog, high-speed design, multi-layer PCBAs.
Soldering, SMT assembly/rework, circuit troubleshooting.
Experience with sensors, displays, DC motors, motor control, cable harness design.
Programming knowledge (C/C++/Python/LUA).
Regulatory compliance (CE, UL, FCC, RoHS, EMC/EMI).
Component specification and documentation.

Why Join Us
At PDS Tech Commercial, we value technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can expect:

Pay Rate: $50–$60/hr (based on skills and experience)
Shift: 1st Shift

Apply Today
Join PDS Tech Commercial and contribute to the advancement of precision optical manufacturing. Apply now to be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and technical leadership.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $50.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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Job Ident #: US_EN_33_010422_2470290

Company Details

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.

300 East John Carpenter FWY # 700
Irving, Texas 75062 USA
www.pdstech.com

Founded in 1977, PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. (now an Adecco Group company) is one of the nation's premier specialty staffing firms specializing in Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Energy industries. Our reputation, track...

Benefits:
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Supported Manufacturers:
If it flies, we work on it. If people produce it, we will provide the people. We supply mapower for a broad spectrum of manufacturers. This includes all facets of aerospace, major automotive companies, heavy equipment manufacturers and parts manufacturers, just to name a few.

Supported Models:
Everything from cylinder heads to satellites. Different locations are looking for different experience, so give us a call and see what we can do for you!

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Job Info

Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.

300 East John Carpenter FWY # 700
Irving, Texas 75062 USA
www.pdstech.com