Optical Assembly Tech II, 2nd Shift

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Materials Science Solutions, a unit of IDEX Corporation, is seeking an Optical Assembly Technician 2 to perform advanced optical assembly and alignment with micron- and sub-micron accuracy in a controlled clean-room environment. The role requires independent work and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Responsibilities include active alignment of lenses, use of high-precision metrology tools, documentation of data, and ensuring robustness of final assemblies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in precision optical assembly and metrology.
• Experience achieving micron-level alignment in production/manufacturing environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical optics training preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a clean-room environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform active alignment of lenses and optical elements into metal housings using precision fixturing.
• Use alignment and metrology tools such as air-bearing spindles, autocollimators, alignment telescopes, precision stages, and indicators to achieve required tolerances.
• Adjust decenter, tip, tilt, and axial position to meet defined optical and mechanical specifications.
• Apply adhesives and permanently secure optics while maintaining alignment during cure.
• Inspect optical elements for defects including scratches, digs, chips, and coating defects.
• Inspect machined metal housings for burrs, surface damage, and dimensional inconsistencies.
• Evaluate cosmetic and functional acceptability using defined optical inspection criteria.
• Determine fitness-for-use of optics and hardware prior to assembly and elevate issues as required.
• Measure critical features using high-precision metrology tools including micrometers, bore gauges, comparators, and dial indicators.
• Verify alignment results and dimensional stability before, during, and after bonding.
• Independently troubleshoot alignment and assembly challenges, including tolerance stack-up, fixture inaccuracies, part variability, and contamination.
• Adapt alignment and assembly techniques within controlled parameters when documented processes are incomplete or ambiguous.
• Partner with engineering and quality to resolve complex assembly issues.
• Accurately document alignment data, measurements, and final build conditions.
• Provide technical feedback to support process improvement, yield enhancement, and design for manufacturability.
• Support root-causes investigations and corrective actions related to optical assembly issues.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, repeatability, and discipline in clean-room operations.

Skills

Optical alignment

Metrology

Precision manufacturing

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical certificate in optics

Tools

Air-bearing spindles

Autocollimators

Alignment telescopes

Precision stages

Indicators

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Comparators

Dial indicators

Job description

IDEX Materials Science Solutions, a unit of IDEX Corporation, is seeking an Optical Assembly Technician 2 to perform advanced optical assembly and alignment with micron- and sub-micron accuracy in a controlled clean-room environment. The role requires independent work and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Responsibilities include active alignment of lenses, use of high-precision metrology tools, documentation of data, and ensuring robustness of final assemblies.