Technician II, Sub-Assembly

The role

The Technician II, Sub-Assembly will assemble, install, and test complex mechanical assemblies, fixtures, and equipment. This role involves troubleshooting subsystems and collaborating with engineering teams to drive design or process improvements.

What you will do

• Assemble, install, and test complex mechanical assemblies, fixtures, and equipment using hand and power tools
• Execute automation testing and complete required documentation such as deviations, Device History Records (DHRs), material transfers
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues across subsystems including mechanical, electrical, software, and instrumentation components
• Document assembly and testing issues by creating and managing Jira tickets
• Use internal software tools to collect, record, and manage build and test data
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and drive design or process improvements
• Draft and review work instructions for system integration and automation workflows
• Manage system configurations and participate in Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes
• Support quality and manufacturing engineering teams on production issues and new product introduction (NPI) initiatives
• Other job duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant hands-on experience in manufacturing or assembly
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Skilled in using hand tools and diagnostic instruments, including calipers, torque drivers, wire crimpers, multimeters, and more
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for precision assembly
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
• Comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams such as engineering, manufacturing, and chemistry
• Proactive, dependable, and committed to high-quality work
• May be exposed to constant activity that requires standing or sitting for extended periods, pulling, lifting/moving/carrying up to 30 lbs and performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and close vis

Nice to have

• BS degree in engineering, physics, or a related field
• Familiarity with 5S methodology and a strong safety mindset
• Familiarity with Jira (issue tracking), ERP and PLM systems, such as NetSuite or Arena
• Basic Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools for documentation and reporting

About the company

Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing life sciences technology company developing genomics technologies. The company has raised over $700 million to develop a foundational approach to sequencing at scale.