Optics Technician: Precision Metrology & Coatings

IDEX Corporation; Boulder (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 Corporation in Boulder, CO is seeking an Optics Technician to manufacture, inspect, and assemble high-precision optics. You will closely collaborate with engineering on process development and improvements and occasionally work unsupervised in a clean room environment.

The role emphasizes metrology, coating, and assembly duties, with an emphasis on reproducibility and safety. Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience in optics and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with optical components a plus.
• Familiarity with clean room and ESD constraints a plus.
• Familiarity with microscope inspection techniques a plus.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with precision.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and email.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Team player with solid communication skills.

Responsibilities

• High-precision optics metrology (interferometry, optical part characterization).
• Cleaning, handling and assembly of optical and opto-electronic components.
• Inventory management of consumables for clean room and manufacturing.
• Procedure enforcement, maintenance, and cleaning of fabrication and clean room areas.
• Transacts production work orders through ERP.
• Follow safety training and guidelines.
• Contribute to process development and improvement of manufacturing procedures.
• Support corrective actions and documentation of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Optical components

Clean room awareness

Microscope inspection

Repetitive tasks

MS Office / Email

Team player

Strong work ethic

Desire to learn

Job description

IDEX Corporation in Boulder, CO is seeking an Optics Technician to manufacture, inspect, and assemble high-precision optics. You will closely collaborate with engineering on process development and improvements and occasionally work unsupervised in a clean room environment.

The role emphasizes metrology, coating, and assembly duties, with an emphasis on reproducibility and safety. Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience in optics and strong communication skills.