Optical Test Technician III

IDEX•West Henrietta, NY

About The Position

The Optical Test Technician performs final optical assembly optimization and testing to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and performance within defined requirements. The role executes optical tests, interprets results, and supports mechanical and optical adjustments to improve product performance. It also provides feedback to the assembly team on build quality and performance. Work takes place in a controlled clean-room manufacturing environment and requires knowledge of optical theory, testing methods, and performance variation. This is a B-Shift position, with hours of 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The position works with sensitive optical assemblies and optical test equipment and requires compliance with clean-room gowning and contamination-control protocols. The compensation range is $48,000 to $72,000, depending on experience. The position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan. Applicants for certain roles involving controlled goods and technologies may need to qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR regulations. IDEX Materials Science Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

3–5 years of related experience in optical testing, optical assembly optimization, or a combination of testing and precision optical assembly.
Strong understanding of optical theories and terminology.
Ability to understand and interpret optical measurements and performance data.
Experience using optical test equipment such as interferometers, spectrophotometers, power meters, and beam profilers or cameras.
Ability to identify adjustable parameters that influence optical performance.
Ability to diagnose test- and assembly-related performance issues.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communication with direct management and engineering.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals and documentation.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, ratios, and proportions.
Strong reasoning skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret complex technical instructions presented in mathematical or diagram form and work with multiple variables.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with an optical background strongly preferred.
Associate degree in optics or an equivalent technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform optical testing accurately and consistently, including measurements of transmission, wavefront error, mechanical fit, and boresight error.
Optimize assemblies through activities such as mechanical alignment and shim adjustments using optical test data.
Apply optical theory and terminology to understand system performance and test results.
Interpret measurement results and identify adjustable degrees of freedom to improve optical performance.
Identify causes of variation in optical performance.
Troubleshoot test equipment issues, including alignment problems, sensor performance issues, and light-source variation.
Follow work instructions when available; use engineering drawings, production routers, and other available information when instructions are unavailable.
Follow production schedules to support on-time completion of testing activities.
Diagnose assembly failures and recommend corrective actions.
Perform simple assembly functions as needed to support testing and optimization.
Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
Support company values, including ethical conduct and high integrity.
Comply with clean-room protocols when entering and working in controlled clean-room environments.