Optics Technician

Advanced Thin Films; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

PTO

Job summary

IDEX is seeking an Optics Technician to support manufacturing orders and collaborate with engineering to influence process development and continuous improvement. The role requires self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised at times.

Responsibilities include metrology, cleaning, assembly, coating operations, and ERP-driven workflows. Candidates with clean room experience and comfort with precision tasks are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with optical components is a plus.
• Familiarity with clean room and ESD safety constraints is a plus.
• Familiarity with microscope inspection techniques is a plus.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with high concentration.
• Proficient with basic computer use (Word, Excel) and email.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform high precision optics metrology with interferometry and part characterization.
• Handle, assemble, and inspect optical/components with care.
• Operate and maintain coating equipment and processes.
• Read and follow procedures; document manufacturing steps.
• Transact work orders through ERP; support process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Optical components experience

Clean room familiarity

Microscope inspection techniques

Attention to detail

Computer skills (Word, Excel)

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Position Summary

The Optics Technician will be expected to possess and continually develop a broad spectrum of skills. The technician will primarily focus on manufacturing orders but will also work closely with engineering and will have a direct say in process development and continuous improvement decisions. Technicians should be self-motivated and will be required to work unsupervised at times.

Duties And Responsibilities

• High precision optics metrology (interferometry, optical part characterization)
• Cleaning, handling and assembly of optical and opto-electronic components
• Optical contacting
• Cleaning and visual inspection of optical components.
• Proper handling and packaging of critical and fragile optical components.
• Inventory management of consumables for clean room, manufacturing, and chemical supplies.
• Procedure enforcement, maintenance, and cleaning of fabrication and clean room areas.
• Ability to read, follow and understand procedures
• Documentation and procedure development of manufacturing processes.
• Actively participate in establishing and improving manufacturing processes procedures
• Transacts production work orders through ERP
• Follows all safety training and guidelines
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or his/her designate

Fabrication Specific, If Applicable

• Machining (grinding, lapping and polishing) of glass/silicon/ceramic materials on automated and manual equipment
• CNC fabrication equipment operation and maintenance

Inspection & Packaging (I/P) Specific, If Applicable

• Cleans parts prior to and following deposition of coatings or during other manufacturing steps using both hand cleaning and spin cleaning
• Cleans and inspects glass and crystal parts and assemblies
• Packages parts for shipment to customer
• Loads and unloads complex parts into fixturing
• Inspects parts and measures defect sizes against MIL specifications

Metrology Specific, If Applicable

• Cleans parts prior to and following deposition of coatings or during other manufacturing steps using both hand cleaning and spin cleaning
• Cleans and inspects glass and crystal parts and assemblies
• Loads and unloads complex parts into fixturing
• Utilizes interferometers, microscopes, and other industry equipment to measure parts

Coating Specific, If Applicable

• Operates vacuum coating equipment to produce optical thin films
• Loading and unloading of coating equipment
• Cleans and maintains coating equipment
• Calculates various parameters for coating runs from previously recorded data
• Performs spectrophotometer scan and analysis
• Troubleshoots vacuum systems

Experience / Skills / Abilities

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience working with optical components a plus
• Familiarity with clean room and ESD safe environments constraints a plus
• Familiarity with microscope inspection techniques a plus
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring exacting and continuous mental and visual concentration in a consistent manner
• Proficient with basic computer use (Word, Excel) and communication tools (e-mail)
• Strong work ethic
• Desire to learn new skills
• Team player with solid communication skills

Requirements

Certain positions with IDX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Bend as is necessary for sitting, using computers, using the telephone, and computer mouse
• Demonstrate eye-hand coordination
• Operate testing and measuring equipment
• Apply force to adjust and operate testing equipment, turn knobs and cranks
• Manipulate fragile parts into and out of equipment
• Grasp objects in order to turn, wipe, adjust instrumentation and safely use sharp instruments
• Twist and turn wrists and forearms to perform inspection of optics and to operate microscopes and computer
• Bend at the neck to perform inspection and testing of optics and related equipment
• Exposure to minimal fumes from alcohol and acetone (used when cleaning coating equipment and optics).

Physical Classification of Job

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $46,700.00 - $70,100.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Family:

Operations

Business Unit:

Advanced Thin Films