Celeste Rios
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Skilled manufacturing and production team member with technical skills and attention to detail. Understands safety and consistently exceeds performance requirements. Dedicated to quality processes and final product results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Laser Manufacturing Technician
NP Photonics
Tucson, Az
04.2026 - Current
- Fabricate, assemble, and test high-performance fiber lasers, specialty optical fibers, and amplifiers while following detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
- Perform soldering and related hands-on manufacturing tasks for optical and electronic assemblies.
- Conduct testing and characterization of fiber amplifier modules, ensuring accurate performance data recording and compilation.
- Operate tools like power meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and interferometers.
- Maintain strict cleanroom standards and controlled work environments.
- Document operational procedures, test results, and inventory levels.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with complex optical or electronic hardware to maintain operational integrity.
- Execute final visual and functional quality checks on finished optical components to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Package lasers for shipment following precise customer or company packaging guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Fiber Optic Laser Technician
AdValue Photonics
Tucson, Arizona
07.2021 - 04.2026
- Operate and test laser systems for precision manufacturing processes.
- Assemble and align free-space optics, optoelectronics, and fiber optic components such as lasers, lenses, mirrors, and prisms.
- Conducted routine maintenance on laser equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored laser system parameters to maintain consistent output quality.
- Created detailed reports on various aspects of the laser system such as power output, beam Profiling, and M² Measurements.
- Utilized a variety of tools and test instruments to troubleshoot hardware, software, and operational issues with lasers.
- Checked alignment between optical components such as mirrors and lenses inside the laser system.
- Operated fusion splicers and optical power meters.
- Collaborated with team members on project timelines and goals.
- Conducted fusion splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
UPS Store Associate
The UPS Store
Tucson
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted customers with packing, shipping, and printing services.
- Operated shipping software to manage orders and track packages.
- Operated shipping systems to label and track outgoing packages.
- Prepared products for shipment by packing items securely and efficiently.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Managed cash register functions, including processing payments and handling transactions accurately.
- Processed returns and exchanges according to company policy.
- Trained new associates on store procedures and customer service standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store displays and work areas.
- Administered notarizations for various legal documents and agreements.
- Verified identities and ensured proper documentation for notarization services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Fiber laser assembly
- Laser system operation
- Optical testing
- Soldering techniques
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Quality assurance
- Equipment calibration
- Cleanroom procedures
- Documentation management
- Technical documentation
- Schematic interpretation
- Wiring diagrams
- Production recordkeeping
- Safety management
- Safety operation procedures
- Employee training
- Proficient in Microsoft office
Timeline
Fiber Laser Manufacturing Technician
NP Photonics
04.2026 - Current
Fiber Optic Laser Technician
AdValue Photonics
07.2021 - 04.2026
UPS Store Associate
The UPS Store
02.2019 - 07.2021
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Arizona