Coatings Process Tech – Optics

IDEX; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Health & Science in West Henrietta, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician – Coatings to support production and engineers in sustaining and improving coating processes.

You will work on process development, troubleshoot vacuum chamber equipment, train operators, and lead improvements while collaborating across teams. The role requires 8+ years in vacuum chambers, strong communication, and proficiency with Office tools; site-based with OT as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or Technical Associate Degree.
• Minimum of 8 years working with vacuum chambers.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Experience documenting Manufacturing Processes.
• Demonstrated training effectiveness of production staff on new or updated processes.
• Organized, motivated, approachable and able to prioritize multiple tasks without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineering on process development and production concerns.
• Understand failure modes and assist in troubleshooting chamber issues to resolve downtime.
• Assist in expediting work orders through the area and deliver status updates as required.
• Ensure timely movement of parts on/off Manufacturing Hold while working with IQA.
• Evaluate optical measurements and make process adjustments.
• Escalate tooling or other manufacturing gaps preventing line down where possible.
• Understand the process flow for the area of responsibility.
• Work with vendors on production equipment.
• Ability to learn new software to support production such as writing scripts.
• Track and Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI) metrics.
• Write, develop, and update work instructions as required.
• Attend Daily Management Meeting and proactively escape issues affecting production and quality.
• Provide on-the-floor training to manufacturing associates on new processes or equipment.
• Lead value stream process improvements.
• Provide input to manager on areas performance and opportunities for improvement.
• Must be able to work scheduled shift and overtime as production schedules require.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Vacuum chamber expertise

Excel/Office suite

Written and verbal communication

Lean manufacturing

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or Technical Associate Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

IDEX Health & Science in West Henrietta, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician – Coatings to support production and engineers in sustaining and improving coating processes.

You will work on process development, troubleshoot vacuum chamber equipment, train operators, and lead improvements while collaborating across teams. The role requires 8+ years in vacuum chambers, strong communication, and proficiency with Office tools; site-based with OT as needed.