Precision Optical Lab Technician – Calibration & Assembly

AMETEK; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitar in Rochester, NY, is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to handle calibration, alignment, fabrication, assembly and modifications of optical assemblies. The role focuses on precision, safety, and adherence to GMP and ISO standards.

You will support production testing, maintain meticulous records, and contribute to test-method documentation, ensuring high-quality results across all optical test activities.

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

Interferometers

Optics knowledge

Optical test setups

Attention to detail

Education

Optics degree/experience

Tools

Gauges

Test instruments

Job description

Navitar in Rochester, NY, is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to handle calibration, alignment, fabrication, assembly and modifications of optical assemblies. The role focuses on precision, safety, and adherence to GMP and ISO standards.

You will support production testing, maintain meticulous records, and contribute to test-method documentation, ensuring high-quality results across all optical test activities.