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Optical Assembler II
Gooch Housego PLC · Fremont, CA · Active · Paylocity Recruiting
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Gooch Housego PLC |
| Title | Optical Assembler II |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | - |
| Location | Fremont, CA, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | USD |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Paylocity Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-06-01 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-02 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company | Gooch Housego PLC |
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Description
ABOUT US G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.
Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.
ROLE The Prototype Assembler II works under close supervision of the area lead or supervisor, performing a variety of processes relating to the assembly of optical components. Such tasks may include the consistent use of a microscope.
This role requires a wide variety of electronic and optical assembly operations on standard and non-standard assemblies or sub-assemblies. The ideal candidate determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering, crystal attach, wire bonding, and use of oscilloscopes. Makes setups and adjustments while holding tolerances to print specifications. Performs in-process quality control (QC) of all work performed.
RESPONSIBILITIES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES • Performs specific tasks including, but not limited to: wire bonding, crystal attach, electrical testing, and soldering components
• Maintains work travelers and logbooks
• Interprets assembly documentation
• Cleans optical components using microscopes and approved solvents
• Performs basic assembly of optical components using fixtures and hand tools
• Assists with optical alignment setups under guidance
• Applies adhesives (e.g., UV glue) and supports curing processes
• Conducts visual inspection for defects and contamination
• Follows standard work instructions and documentation procedures
• Performs data entry for production tracking
• Maintains cleanroom protocols and EHS compliance
• Performs in-process QC of all work performed
• Aligns goals with company core values: customer focus, integrity, action, unity, and precision
• Continuously improves performance and supports problem-solving initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS • Minimum one (1) year of experience in a related field
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work under a microscope for extended periods
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and assembly instructions
• Basic understanding of electronics.
• Experience with optical assembly processes helpful but not a requirement.
• Fluent computer skills including Microsoft Office
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS May handle hazardous chemicals including: Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), Ethyl Alcohol, Methanol, and Kester Rosin Flux 1544. Must follow all safety, cleanroom, and environmental health protocols.
NOTES This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks assigned by their manager.
The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and complies with all applicable export control and security regulations.
Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard , which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years”.
Full job record
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| Provider | paylocity |
| Provider Job Key | 4096910 |
| Title | Optical Assembler II |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Fremont, CA |
| Department | — |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | CA |
| City | Fremont |
| Salary Raw | USD |
| Salary Min | — |
| Salary Max | — |
| Salary Currency | — |
| Salary Period | — |
| Source URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4096910/Gooch-and-Housego-PLC/Optical-Assembler-II |
| Apply URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/jobs/Apply/4096910 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-30 05:52:01Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 13:35:14Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 13:35:14Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-02 07:40:46Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-06-01 19:12:15Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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