Lens Coatings Engineering Technician
About The Position
The Coatings Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports the Manufacturing Operations team, production, and Manufacturing Engineers in sustaining and optimizing manufacturing processes, instructions, and training. The role works with Engineering on process development and production concerns, helps troubleshoot vacuum chamber issues and reduce downtime, evaluates optical measurements and adjusts processes, and coordinates work orders and parts movement with the relevant teams. The technician also maintains production metrics, updates work instructions, trains manufacturing associates, works with equipment vendors, and leads process improvements. This is a site-based role in West Henrietta, New York, and may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information; eligible employees must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. The role requires working the scheduled shift and overtime as production schedules require.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or technical associate degree.
- Minimum of 8 years working with vacuum chambers.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
- Experience documenting manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated effectiveness training production staff on new or updated processes.
- Organized, motivated, and approachable, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks without direct supervision.
- Mechanical ability.
- Ability to multitask and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work on site.
- U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required for lawful access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Spectrophotometry experience or knowledge.
- Lean manufacturing and 5S training.
Responsibilities
- Work with Engineering on process development and production concerns.
- Understand failure modes and assist with troubleshooting chamber issues to resolve downtime.
- Help expedite work orders through the area and provide status updates as required.
- Ensure timely movement of parts on and off Manufacturing Hold while working with IQA.
- Evaluate optical measurements and make process adjustments.
- Escalate tooling or other manufacturing gaps that could prevent production from continuing.
- Understand the process flow for the assigned area.
- Work with vendors on production equipment.
- Learn and use software to support production, such as writing scripts.
- Track and maintain Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics.
- Write, develop, and update work instructions as required.
- Attend Daily Management Meetings and proactively escalate issues affecting production and quality.
- Provide on-the-floor training to manufacturing associates on new processes or equipment.
- Lead value stream process improvements.
- Provide the manager with input on area performance and opportunities for improvement.
- Work the scheduled shift and overtime as production schedules require.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Health benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- The position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
