Precision Crystal Optics Technician

Gooch & Housego Pal Alto; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gooch & Housego seeks a Crystal Optics Fabrication Technician to fabricate, process, and inspect precision crystal optic components in a high-mix, low-volume environment. You will slice, dice, lap, grind, and polish across crystal materials and product configurations.

You will set up equipment, perform changeovers, inspect with precision metrology, read blueprints, document results, and maintain tight tolerances while ensuring safety and clean processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred in crystal optics fabrication, optical fabrication, precision manufacturing, machining, semiconductor or wafer processing, or a related technical field.
• Experience with slicing, dicing, lapping, grinding, polishing, or other precision material-removal processes preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to maintain close tolerances.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and read technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of optical glass, crystal, ceramic, wafer, or other brittle precision materials is a plus.
• Experience with CNC, conventional, or automated fabrication equipment is desirable.
• Ability to recognize process variation, defects, or equipment issues and take appropriate action.
• Ability to learn multiple manufacturing processes, work independently after training, and adapt to changing priorities in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and commitment to documented quality and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor crystal optics fabrication equipment used to manufacture precision optical components.
• Perform boule slicing, dicing, lapping, grinding, and polishing across a variety of crystal materials and product configurations.
• Complete equipment setups, product changeovers, routine maintenance, and authorized machine or process adjustments.
• Inspect in-process and completed components using precision measuring tools and optical metrology equipment.
• Read and follow blueprints, optical drawings, work orders, travelers, specifications, and process documentation.
• Maintain dimensional, surface, and cosmetic quality requirements and identify or upscale process, material, equipment, or quality issues.
• Accurately document production activities, inspection results, process information, and required traceability records.
• Handle delicate crystal and optical materials using appropriate handling, cleanliness, and contamination-control practices.
• Support process trials, prototype builds, new product introduction, and continuous improvement activities focused on quality, yield, cycle time, and consistency.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to support productivity, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Adapt to changing production priorities and work effectively across multiple products and processes in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read technical drawings

Precision metrology

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Gooch & Housego seeks a Crystal Optics Fabrication Technician to fabricate, process, and inspect precision crystal optic components in a high-mix, low-volume environment. You will slice, dice, lap, grind, and polish across crystal materials and product configurations.

You will set up equipment, perform changeovers, inspect with precision metrology, read blueprints, document results, and maintain tight tolerances while ensuring safety and clean processes.