Optical Fabrication Engineer: Precision Optics Leader

SCHOTT AG; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOTT AG is seeking an experienced Optical Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain spherical and prism generation, and CNC programming for precision optics at our Duryea facility. You will analyze workflows, drive yields, and maintain process documentation to ensure quality.

The role requires 5–10 years in optical fabrication, strong metrology experience, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. SAP and Six Sigma Green Belt are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in optical/related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years hands-on optical fabrication experience.
• Experience with optical metrology systems and data interpretation.
• SAP, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools; Six Sigma Green Belt a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain spherical generation, prism machining, and CNC programming for precision optics.
• Analyze workflows and improve yield, bottlenecks, and throughput.
• Create process docs and ensure ISO 9001 and internal quality standards compliance.
• Use metrology equipment to evaluate components and support data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to define CTQ and controls.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Train technicians and junior engineers on polishing and metrology.
• Drive continuous improvement using SPC, lean manufacturing, and best practices in optical fabrication.

Skills

Optical fabrication

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Statistical process control

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical/Materials/Mechanical Eng

Advanced degree preferred

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Data analysis software

CMMs

Profilometers

Goniometers

Job description

SCHOTT AG is seeking an experienced Optical Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain spherical and prism generation, and CNC programming for precision optics at our Duryea facility. You will analyze workflows, drive yields, and maintain process documentation to ensure quality.

The role requires 5–10 years in optical fabrication, strong metrology experience, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. SAP and Six Sigma Green Belt are a plus.