Precision Optics Engineer – CNC & Metrology

Rigaku Americas Corp.

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) plan

Job summary

Rigaku Americas Corp. is seeking an Optical Engineer to develop precision optics and X-ray optics technology. The role covers CNC grinding/polishing, setup/fixturing, and metrology using interferometers, profilometers, and microscopes.

You will interpret drawings, ensure process discipline, and support continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Qualified candidates have 3+ years in precision optics manufacturing, strong fundamentals in setup and inspection, and the ability to learn

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in optical/related field is required.
  • 3+ years of hands-on grinding/polishing and metrology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and optimize CNC grinding/polishing to spec for optical components.
  • Develop robust fixturing and datum strategies for high-precision parts.
  • Perform in-process and final inspection using interferometers, profilometers, and microscopes.

Skills

CNC grinding
Optical polishing
Optical metrology
CNC programming
Fixturing
GD&T
Shop math
Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science
Bachelor of Science in Physics

Tools

SolidWorks
AutoCAD

Job description

Rigaku Americas Corp. is seeking an Optical Engineer to develop precision optics and X-ray optics technology. The role covers CNC grinding/polishing, setup/fixturing, and metrology using interferometers, profilometers, and microscopes.

You will interpret drawings, ensure process discipline, and support continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Qualified candidates have 3+ years in precision optics manufacturing, strong fundamentals in setup and inspection, and the ability to learn

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