Company: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc. (KSI)

Job Code: 12218

Pay Grade: US-C06

Salary Range: $16.63 - $22.89

Description

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG based in Tuttlingen, Germany, is a family-owned, global company committed to benefiting humanity by advancing medical technology through innovation and education.

For more than 75 years, KARL STORZ has been dedicated to earning its international reputation as a leader that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Assembly Operator to perform a wide variety of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and optical product assembly operations on product components and assemblies. The Assembly Operator will follow methods and sequences of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and fitting on assembly units.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs opto/mechanical assembly processes in accordance with policies and procedures
• Solder electronic components and assembles mechanical parts for medical video products.
• Manual assembly, rework, and inspection of electronic assemblies.
• Clean and inspect for defects on all optical elements prior to assembly (optics).
• Bond, U.V. cure and align optical elements into mechanical cells.
• Clean, install sensors and optical filters into optical heads and follow testing procedures (optics).
• Responsible for cleaning, inspection and functional testing of all completed work on optical assemblies.
• Participation as a member of continuous improvement teams, seeking ways to improve the quality of the optics area and the company.
• Follow ESD and Safety requirements.
• Must have the ability to work with hardware and put mechanical parts together.
• Ability to assemble all current and new products such as prototypes and pilots.
• Will spend part of his/her time as a member of continuous improvement teams undertaking projects and seeking ways to improve the quality of KSI’s products and services
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and speak in English
• Ability to read assembly documentation such as, drawings, FCO specifications and MPI work instructions
• Intermediate working knowledge of computer operations, Microsoft Office, and SAP
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to explain general information and effectively communicate with peers and management
• Knowledge of basic math
• Knowledge and ability in the use of hand tools, and arbor press equipment often in a repetitive motion.
• Must possess good mechanical skills and be capable to follow instructions in the use of optical adhesives and their curing methods.
• Familiarity with workmanship criteria and the ability to distinguish acceptable vs. unacceptable product and process quality.
• Knowledge in component values, orientation, and performance.
• Must possess basic soldering skills (certification preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (eg, U.S. FDA Quality System Regulation 21CFR Part 820, ISO13485, ISO9001)

Education and Experience

• High school education or equivalent (appropriate work experience may be substituted for educational requirement).
• 2-3 years of prior optical/mechanical assembly experience preferred

About the Company

Located just north of Santa Barbara on the scenic Central Coast of California, KARL STORZ Imaging in Goleta designs and manufactures high tech medical imaging equipment including video cameras and image enhancing devices. We employ technical staff with expertise in electronics, optics, mechanical systems and software. Our lean manufacturing operations include an in-house machine shop which enables the complete on-site assembly of our products. To become a part of this dynamic team, we invite you to learn more about our opportunities.

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Pay Transparency

The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity and the amount budgeted for the role.

Vaccine requirements at KARL STORZ due to COVID-19
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and therefore we require the COVID-19 vaccine for all of our employees unless otherwise due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefs. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how COVID-19 may impact the role you are seeking and if you require a reasonable accommodation regarding the vaccine requirement see below on the process for requesting accommodation. Please click here to learn more about our overall response to COVID-19.

Employee Benefits Program Overview for U.S. Locations

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state of the art wellness program and pet insurance, too!*
• 3 weeks’ vacation, 10 holidays plus paid sick time*
• 401K retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,200 per year! - Tuition preimbursement
  
• Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually
• Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire
• And much more!

• Field sales, internships and part-time employees are not eligible except for where required by state law.

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employee must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at TaleoAdministrator@karlstorz.com.

Notice to Employment Agencies
This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by KARL STORZ’s Human Resources team. Human Resources will reach out to our preferred, contracted agency partners in the rare instance additional talent options are required. Your respect for this process is appreciated. KARL STORZ does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. Resumes received which were unsolicited by KARL STORZ Human Resources department will be ineligible for referral fees.