Note: This is a W-2-only position. We do not offer visa sponsorship and cannot accept H-1B, F-1/STEM OPT, 1099, C2C, or C2H arrangements.

Lab Operation Technician (Hardware Prototyping & Lab Operations)

Location: Redmond, WA

Pay Rate: $45 - $50/hr on W2

Contract: 12 Months, with possibility for extension

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Lab Operations Technician to support advanced hardware development and prototyping activities involving augmented reality (AR) and smart glasses technologies. The team develops next-generation prototypes spanning display engines, eyepieces, monocular display assemblies, and fully integrated glasses systems.

In this role, you will oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and readiness of specialized prototyping laboratories, precision equipment, and cleanroom environments. You will operate assembly and optical alignment tools, support lens fabrication and display calibration, maintain rapid-prototyping equipment, and ensure laboratory resources meet operational, quality, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical troubleshooting skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a proactive approach to equipment maintenance, laboratory safety, documentation, and user training. You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional technical teams in a fast-paced R&D; setting where priorities evolve and reliable laboratory operations are essential to prototype development.

Job Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Equipment Management

- Operate specialized assembly, alignment, and adhesive dispensing equipment to support AR and smart glasses prototype builds, including display engine alignment stations, MDA and BDA tools, and precision dispensing systems.
- Support optical lens fabrication and prescription (Rx) workflows using lens surfacing, casting, coating, edging, laser marking, and lensometry equipment.
- Operate display calibration and characterization systems, solar simulators, and surface metrology instruments. Prepare fixtures,



execute established procedures, collect data, and organize and upload results.
- Operate and maintain rapid-prototyping equipment, including FDM and SLA 3D printers, laser cutters, ultrasonic cleaners, lab ovens, and soldering stations.
- Manage print queues, equipment usage, and post-processing activities to support prototype development timelines.

Equipment Maintenance & Readiness

- Perform preventive maintenance, calibration tracking, first-line troubleshooting, and basic equipment repairs to maintain tool availability and performance.
- Coordinate vendor service, equipment installations, new-tool commissioning, and initial operational training.
- Maintain accurate equipment records, including tool status, location, ownership, calibration schedules, manuals, SOPs, and authorized users.
- Track prototype storage, laboratory assets, materials, and consumables to ensure resources are available when needed.

Laboratory Safety & Compliance

- Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements, including chemical handling, safety data sheets (SDS), hazardous waste disposal, fume hood use, and adhesive storage.
- Follow laser safety requirements for Class 3B and Class 4 systems, including interlocks, signage, personal protective equipment, and applicable operating procedures.
- Enforce electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls and cleanroom protocols to protect sensitive components, equipment, and prototype assemblies.
- Monitor inventory levels for adhesives, solvents, lens blanks, printing materials, and cleanroom supplies; coordinate purchasing, replenishment, and receiving.

Documentation, Training & Cross-Functional Support

- Develop, update, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, equipment guides, and laboratory documentation.
- Train engineers and technicians on equipment operation, document competency signoffs, and maintain training records.
- Support capital equipment procurement by gathering specifications, manuals, SDS documentation, and EHS classification information.
- Assist with laboratory layout planning, equipment re

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