- Work cross functionally in coating, inspection & packaging (I/P), metrology, and potentially fabrication as a part of daily tasks
- Ability and desire to work on diverse and challenging projects and be an integral part to process development and implementation
- High precision optics metrology (interferometry, optical part characterization)
- Cleaning, handling and assembly of optical and opto-electronic components
- Optical contacting
- Cleaning and visual inspection of optical components.
- Proper handling and packaging of critical and fragile optical components.
- Inventory management of consumables for clean room, manufacturing, and chemical supplies.
- Procedure enforcement, maintenance, and cleaning of fabrication and clean room areas.
- Ability to read, follow and understand procedures
- Documentation and procedure development of manufacturing processes.
- Actively participate in establishing and improving manufacturing processes procedures
- Transacts production work orders through ERP
- Follows all safety training and guidelines
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or his/her designate
- Machining (grinding, lapping and polishing) of glass/silicon/ceramic materials on automated and manual equipment
- CNC fabrication equipment operation and maintenance
- Cleans parts prior to and following deposition of coatings or during other manufacturing steps using both hand cleaning and spin cleaning
- Cleans and inspects glass and crystal parts and assemblies
- Packages parts for shipment to customer
- Loads and unloads complex parts into fixturing
- Inspects parts and measures defect sizes against MIL specifications
- Operates vacuum coating equipment to produce optical thin films
- Loading and unloading of coating equipment
- Cleans and maintains coating equipment
- Calculates various parameters for coating runs from previously recorded data
- Performs spectrophotometer scan and analysis
- Troubleshoots vacuum systems
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience working with optical components a plus
- Familiarity with clean room and ESD safe environments constraints a plus
- Familiarity with microscope inspection techniques a plus
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring exacting and continuous mental and visual concentration in a consistent manner
- Proficient with basic computer use (Word, Excel) and communication tools (e-mail)
- Strong work ethic
- Desire to learn new skills
- Team player with solid communication skills
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Optics Technician - Boulder, United States - Idex Corporation
Description
Job InformationIDEX Optics Technician in Boulder, Colorado
If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it.
Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses ) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.Position Summary:
The Optical Technician will be expected to possess and continually develop a broad spectrum of skills.
The technician will primarily focus on manufacturing orders but will also work closely with engineering and will have a direct say in process development and continuous improvement decisions.
Technicians should be self-motivated and will be required to work unsupervised at times.Duties and Responsibilities:
Fabrication Specific, if applicable:
Inspection & Packaging (I/P) Specific, if applicable:
Coating Specific, if applicable:
Experience / Skills / Abilities:
Requirements:
This position may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements.
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $40, $60,400.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.
Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U
S benefit offerings include:
Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more.
More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.
IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
Attention Applicants:
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know.
Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply.
Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.Job Family:
Operations
Business Unit:
Advanced Thin Films
