Manufacturing Engineering Technician

IDEX Corporation•Town of Henrietta, NY

1d•$61,200 - $91,800•Onsite

About The Position

IDEX Health & Science (IH&S) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for their Optical Systems and Lasers team. This role will be a key resource on the Manufacturing Operations team, supporting production and Manufacturing Engineers in sustaining and optimizing manufacturing processes, instructions, and training. The company emphasizes a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration, aiming to provide trusted solutions that improve lives. The position is based at the Optics Center of Excellence (COE) in West Henrietta, NY, which is at the forefront of high-end optics for life sciences.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or Technical Associate Degree
Minimum of 3 years of Technical experience in a manufacturing capacity
Proficient in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to interface with all levels of the organization
Experience documenting Manufacturing Processes
Demonstrated training effectiveness of production staff on new or updated processes
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Organized, motivated, approachable and able to prioritize multiple tasks without direct supervision
US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident (due to ITAR/EAR criteria)

Nice To Haves

Optical table-top setup and alignment knowledge
Opto-mechanical assembly knowledge
Experience with power meters, spectrum analyzers, interferometers, CCD/CMOS cameras, and photodiodes
Ability to troubleshoot equipment & procedures of high-performance imaging systems and light sources
Root cause analysis
Lean manufacturing and 5S training
Tasks completed on time with attention to detail
Effective training of production staff

Responsibilities

Provide on-the-floor training to manufacturing associates on new processes or equipment
Assist with training schedule, including training sign off with the trainer and trainee
Write, develop, and update work instructions as required
Perform and track station maintenance after M.E. has established criteria
Understand failure modes and assist in corrective action plan
Lead value stream process improvements, flow, mix, pitch, WIP deployment
Attend DMM and proactively escalate issues affecting quality
Ensure timely movement of parts on/off Manufacturing Hold
Assist in expediting work orders through the area and deliver status updates as required
Understand the process flow for the area of responsibility
Escalate tooling or other manufacturing gaps preventing line down where possible
Produce parts for burst or development cycles as required