System Test Technician I

JENOPTIK; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Jenoptik seeks an entry-level System Test Technician I to assist with testing lens assemblies including interferometric, MTF and transmission tests. You will document results and follow 5S/LEAN standards, under supervision of Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You will learn and apply measurement techniques for aspheric surfaces, maintain lab cleanliness, and support test cycles across the team. This role offers training and opportunities to grow in a photonics environment in the United States.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Able to use Word, Excel, Outlook, and other specialty software used in a lab environment.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Able to Read/Write English.
• A Standard Vision Test is required (Annually).
• US Citizenship or Qualified U.S. Worker.
• This is an entry level position – training will be supplied on all system testing.

Responsibilities

• Basic Interferometric and MTF testing and documenting lens assemblies.
• Transmission testing lens assemblies.
• Field mapping and distortion testing of lens assemblies.
• Document all necessary test results following Good Documentation Practices.
• Understand and follow document control and revision procedures.
• Communicate test results and progress to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or the System Test Supervisor.
• Provide direct supervisor feedback and recommendations of any issues that negatively affect testing cycles.
• Keep lab clean and organized with emphasis on 5S and LEAN initiatives.
• Provide support to the measurement of aspheric surfaces on as needed basis.
• Follow all company procedures and policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interferometric testing

MTF testing

Lens assembly testing

Documentation practices

LEAN / 5S

Communication skills

Aspheric measurement support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Zygo Interferometers

Job description

Jenoptik is an international photonics group with representatives in over 80 countries. Optical technologies are the foundation of our business. We employ around 4,000 people worldwide.

Summary

The role of System Test Technician I is to utilize basic skills and on-the-job training to test various lens assemblies and report test results to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the technician to uphold our testing standards to that which matches Jenoptik’s Quality Policy .

Primary Responsibilities (Include but not limited to)

• Basic Interferometric and MTF testing and documenting lens assemblies.
• Transmission testing lens assemblies.
• Field mapping and distortion testing of lens assemblies.
• Document all necessary test results following Good Documentation Practices.
• Understand and follow document control and revision procedures.
• Communicate test results and progress to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or the System Test Supervisor.
• Provide direct supervisor feedback and recommendations of any issues that negatively affect testing cycles.
• Keep lab clean and organized with emphasis on 5S and LEAN initiatives.
• Provide support to the measurement of aspheric surfaces on as needed basis.
• Follow all company procedures and policies.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED is required.
• Able to use Word, Excel, Outlook, and other specialty software used in a lab environment.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Able to Read/Write English.
• A Standard Vision Test is required (Annually).
• Ability to work with all team members in the department and the company.
• US Citizenship or Qualified U.S. Worker.

This is an entry level position – training will be supplied on all system testing.

Prior experience in the following areas would be advantageous (not a requirement)

• Experience testing optical components, such as lenses, with spherical and aspheric surfaces, and sub-assemblies using Zygo Interferometers.
• Experience in optical manufacturing.
• Experience with MTF testing of precision optical assemblies.
• Experience with autocollimators, microscopes, power meters, spectrophotometers and alignment telescopes.
• Computer controlled environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.