Optical Test Technician - Assembly & Measurement

IDEX Corporation; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation's Materials Science Solutions is seeking a Test Technician to drive optical testing and assembly improvements in a controlled clean-room environment. You will execute optical tests, interpret results, and support mechanical and optical adjustments to boost product performance.

The role operates on a B-Shift (2:00pm–10:30pm) with emphasis on precision and teamwork. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in optical testing or assembly, a strong foundation in optical theory, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with optical background.
• 3-5 years of related experience in optical testing or optical assembly.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical testing accurately and consistently (transmission, wavefront error, boresight).
• Perform assembly optimization via mechanical alignment and shim adjustments using test data.
• Interpret measurement results and identify parameters to improve optical performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot test equipment and alignment issues.
• Follow work instructions and production routers to support testing schedules.
• Comply with clean-room protocols and safety policies.

Skills

Optical theory

Optical testing

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in optics or related field

Associate degree in optics

Tools

Interferometers

Spectrophotometers

Power meters

Beam profilers

Alignment equipment

Job description

IDEX Corporation's Materials Science Solutions is seeking a Test Technician to drive optical testing and assembly improvements in a controlled clean-room environment. You will execute optical tests, interpret results, and support mechanical and optical adjustments to boost product performance.

The role operates on a B-Shift (2:00pm–10:30pm) with emphasis on precision and teamwork. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in optical testing or assembly, a strong foundation in optical theory, and