• Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

    PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)


    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

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

    **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.