2nd Shift Optical Test Technician

IDEX Health & Science, LLC; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Health & Science, LLC in West Henrietta, NY is seeking a Test Technician to perform final optical assembly optimization and testing, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and performance within defined requirements. The role requires strong knowledge of optical theory and hands-on experience with precision optical assemblies in a clean-room setting.

Responsibilities include optical testing, assembly alignment, data interpretation, and collaboration with the assembly team to improve product

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of optical theories and terminology.
• Ability to understand and interpret optical measurements and performance data.
• Experience using optical test equipment such as interferometers, spectrophotometers, power meters, and beam profilers or cameras.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical testing accurately and consistently, including measurements of transmission, wavefront error, mechanical fit, and boresight error.
• Perform assembly optimization activities such as mechanical alignment and shim adjustments using optical test data.
• Apply optical theory and terminology to understand system performance and test results.
• Interpret measurement results and identify adjustable degrees of freedom to improve optical performance.
• Identify causes of variation in optical performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot test equipment issues, including alignment problems, sensor performance issues, and light-source variation.
• Follow work instructions when available, using engineering drawings, production routers, and other available information when instructions are not available.
• Follow production schedules to support on-time completion of testing activities.
• Diagnose assembly failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform simple assembly functions as required to support testing and optimization activities.
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Support company values, including ethical conduct and high integrity in all actions.
• Comply with clean-room protocols when entering and working in controlled clean-room environments.

Skills

Optical theory

Optical measurements

Optical test equipment

Adjustment parameters

Diagnostics

MS Office

Communication

Technical reading

Math skills

Problem solving

Technical interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree in optics

Experience 3-5 years

Tools

Interferometers

Spectrophotometers

Power meters

Beam profilers/cameras

Job description

IDEX Health & Science, LLC in West Henrietta, NY is seeking a Test Technician to perform final optical assembly optimization and testing, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and performance within defined requirements. The role requires strong knowledge of optical theory and hands-on experience with precision optical assemblies in a clean-room setting.

Responsibilities include optical testing, assembly alignment, data interpretation, and collaboration with the assembly team to improve product