Senior Diamond Turning Technician — Ultra-Precision Optics

Jaime Howley; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Talent Partners, LLC is seeking a Senior Diamond Turning Engineering Technician in Rochester, NY, onsite. The role focuses on ultra-precision machining, tooling engineering, motion control optimization, and process innovation to push tolerances and surface finishes beyond conventional limits.

Work spans tool design, machine control, and process governance in a high-performance SPDT environment. Travel is up to 10-15% as needed; report to Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of diamond turning experience in ultra-precision manufacturing.
• Advanced proficiency in Diffsys and Mastercam.
• Proven expertise in diamond tool design and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, programming, and operation of SPDT machine tools for ultra-precision optical components.
• Develop and optimize machining processes to meet extreme form and surface finish requirements.
• Generate and refine advanced CNC toolpaths using Mastercam and related platforms.
• Design and optimize custom diamond cutting tools (geometry, edge prep, application tuning).
• Engineer advanced fixturing/workholding systems to ensure alignment and repeatability.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to improve tool performance and lifecycle.
• Analyze machine dynamics including vibration, spindle behavior, and thermal effects.
• Perform PID tuning and motion control optimization.
• Troubleshoot process deviations using structured root cause analysis.
• Partner with Quality, Metrology, and Production teams to ensure inspection alignment.
• Drive improvements in cycle time, yield, and process capability.
• Provide technical mentorship to diamond turning technicians across shifts.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and machine condition monitoring.
• Maintain rigorous process documentation and parameter control.
• Uphold precision manufacturing safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Diamond turning

Motion control

PID tuning

Process optimization

Surface finish quality

Tools

Diffsys

Mastercam

Job description

Precision Talent Partners, LLC is seeking a Senior Diamond Turning Engineering Technician in Rochester, NY, onsite. The role focuses on ultra-precision machining, tooling engineering, motion control optimization, and process innovation to push tolerances and surface finishes beyond conventional limits.

Work spans tool design, machine control, and process governance in a high-performance SPDT environment. Travel is up to 10-15% as needed; report to Engineering Manager.