Metrology Engineer - Optical Systems | Profit Sharing

Optimax-Systems-Inc.; Union Hill (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: 25% profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Health insurance: medical/dental/vison

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Optimax-Systems-Inc. in Union Hill, NY seeks a Metrology Engineer to guide feasibility of metrology needs from inception to final product.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to document specifications and ensure optical standards are met throughout the manufacturing process. The role involves operating advanced optical metrology instruments, performing uncertainty analysis, and contributing to data-driven improvement in a fast-paced optics environment.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Optical Science & Engineering or Optomechanics.
• Hands-on proficiency with common optical metrology instruments.
• Fundamental knowledge in manufacturing tolerancing and statistics.
• DOE and Round Robins proficiency.
• Able to interpret blueprints for mechanical and optical standards (ISO 10110).

Responsibilities

• Assess feasibility of metrology needs for complex manufacturing processes.
• Interface with customers and internal teams to document specifications.
• Set up and operate advanced optical metrology instruments (e.g., Fizeau, White Light, Stitching interferometers).
• Apply knowledge of optical test setups (e.g., Ball Test), TWE, and CGH.
• Perform Uncertainty Analysis (e.g., GUM) and develop Error Budgets.
• Analyze data using PSD, Fourier, MSF, and Slope analysis.
• Utilize contact profilometers and design metrological fixturing.
• Inspect and document in-process optics for conformance to ISO 10110.

Skills

Metrology

Teamwork

Analytical skills

DOE

Statistics

Communication

Education

BS Optical Science/Engineering

MS Optical Science/Engineering

PhD Optics

Tools

Mx

QED

Matlab

SolidWorks

Ansys

Calypso

Job description

Optimax-Systems-Inc. in Union Hill, NY seeks a Metrology Engineer to guide feasibility of metrology needs from inception to final product.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to document specifications and ensure optical standards are met throughout the manufacturing process. The role involves operating advanced optical metrology instruments, performing uncertainty analysis, and contributing to data-driven improvement in a fast-paced optics environment.