Optical Lab Technician: Precision Metrology & Assembly

AMETEK Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitar in Rochester, NY is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to calibrate, align, fabricate, assemble and modify optical assemblies. The role focuses on precision testing and rapid problem solving within GMP and ISO frameworks.

You will support calibration activities, assist in writing test methods, and maintain meticulous records while adhering to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 4–8 years’ experience in optics or related field.
• Working knowledge of optics, optical elements and optical test set ups.
• Experience using interferometers, reflectometers, various gauges, and instruments.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support calibration activities in all functional areas of optical testing department.
• Provide assembly test support for production as well as first article testing.
• Maintain records for all testing and calibration in accordance with GMP, and ISO requirements.
• Provide rapid turn-around support as requested for OEM test work.
• Assist in writing procedures for test methods.

Skills

Optics knowledge

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Education

Associate’s degree or 4-8 years’ experience in optics

Tools

Interferometers

Reflectometers

Gauges

Instruments

Job description

Navitar in Rochester, NY is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to calibrate, align, fabricate, assemble and modify optical assemblies. The role focuses on precision testing and rapid problem solving within GMP and ISO frameworks.

You will support calibration activities, assist in writing test methods, and maintain meticulous records while adhering to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.