Optical Quality Technician: Precision Inspection

Edmund Optics; Best; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

8% holiday allowance

Training on Edmund Optics equipment

Job summary

Edmund Optics Best, Netherlands is seeking a Quality Technician (f/m/d) to inspect optical and mechanical components and operate precise inspection equipment, including a spectrophotometer.

You will evaluate results, maintain traceable records, and support supplier quality activities while collaborating with Quality, Supply Chain, and Purchasing teams. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• HBO-level qualification in optics or related technical field.
• Hands-on experience in a technical/manufacturing/inspection environment.
• Experience operating inspection or measurement equipment beyond basic visual inspection.
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and trend identification.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
• Process-oriented mindset with ability to create or improve work instructions.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with colleagues and suppliers.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Inspect optical and mechanical components against technical drawings and quality requirements.
• Operate inspection and measurement equipment, including a spectrophotometer.
• Independently evaluate measurement results and escalate quality issues when necessary.
• Record inspection findings accurately and maintain traceable quality records.
• Analyse measurement data and identify trends using Excel.
• Support supplier quality activities and communicate findings to suppliers.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and improve work instructions and inspection procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection methods and quality processes.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Distribution and other teams.
• Support incoming inspections, returns, and other technical quality activities as required.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Technical reading & interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

HBO-level qualification in Optics or related field

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Inspection equipment

ERP SAP

Job description

Edmund Optics Best, Netherlands is seeking a Quality Technician (f/m/d) to inspect optical and mechanical components and operate precise inspection equipment, including a spectrophotometer.

You will evaluate results, maintain traceable records, and support supplier quality activities while collaborating with Quality, Supply Chain, and Purchasing teams. English proficiency is required.