Quality Technician (f/m/d) - Optical Components

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

Quality Technician (f/m/d) - Optical Components

Best, Netherlands

Edmund Optics® is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics’ state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.

Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.

What will you do?

• Inspecting optical and mechanical components against technical drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Operating inspection and measurement equipment, including a spectrophotometer.
• Independently evaluating measurement results, identifying deviations, and escalating quality issues when necessary.
• Recording inspection findings accurately and maintaining traceable quality records.
• Analysing measurement data and identifying trends using Excel.
• Supporting supplier quality activities, including investigating non-conforming products and communicating technical findings to suppliers.
• Assisting with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Creating and improving work instructions and inspection procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve inspection methods and quality processes.
• Working closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Distribution, and other teams.
• Supporting incoming inspections, returns, and other technical quality activities as required.

What are we looking for?

You are a practical and analytical professional who enjoys understanding how things work. You can work independently, approach problems systematically, and translate technical information into clear conclusions and instructions. You will ideally have:

• An HBO-level qualification or equivalent in a technical field, such as Optics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Technology.
• Hands-on experience in a technical, manufacturing, inspection, measurement, or quality environment.
• Experience operating inspection or measurement equipment beyond basic visual inspection or cleaning processes.
• Strong Excel skills, including analysing data, identifying trends, and preparing reports.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
• A process-oriented mindset and the ability to create or improve work instructions.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong eye for detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues and suppliers.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

What would be a strong advantage?

• Experience with spectrophotometers or similar measurement equipment.
• Experience with optics, optical components, glass, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485.
• Experience with non-conformance investigations and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system.

What do we offer?

At Edmund Optics, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the quality of precision optical products in an international working environment. You will join an established Quality team in Best and work closely with colleagues across different departments. The role offers scope to develop your technical knowledge, contribute ideas for process improvement, and expand your expertise in optical inspection and measurement.

• Full-time position: 40 hours per week.
• Fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of extension.
• Gross monthly salary: €2,936–€3,548, depending on experience and qualifications, in accordance with CAO Technische Groothandel, Job Group 6.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Training on Edmund Optics-specific equipment and processes.

The workplace is located in Best (near Eindhoven), Netherlands.