Tool Maker C

L3HHCM20•Town of Gates, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris’s Optics department in Rochester, NY, is seeking a dedicated Optics Metrology Technician to support the production of top-tier optical components for advanced astronomical, high-energy laser, and earth imaging applications. You will work closely with engineers, operate precise optical equipment, and inspect components to ensure exceptional quality. Join a team of innovators in precision optics and contribute to groundbreaking projects. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for optical technology, apply now to advance your career with us in this exciting and dynamic field.

Requirements

Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills.
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CMM software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, Modus, MCOSMOS, PolyWorks, or similar.
Experience with laser tracker systems such as API, FARO, Leica, or similar.
Experience assembling and aligning optical test sets for precision measurement work.
Experience operating interferometers in a production or lab environment.
Experience using hexapods or other motion systems to run established routines and support alignment-sensitive work.
Familiarity with common sources of measurement variation such as temperature, vibration, setup instability, and fixture influence.

Responsibilities

Independently set up and run CMM inspections for standard and moderately complex jobs using released inspection routines and plans.
Independently set up and perform laser tracker measurements for large hardware, tooling, and alignment verification activities.
Assemble and align optical test sets to defined requirements using released procedures, hardware lists, and reference features.
Operate interferometers to collect wavefront or surface data per released instructions and verify setup readiness before data collection.
Execute hexapod routines provided by Optical Engineering and verify that the system is in the correct state before and after routine execution.
Perform troubleshooting of metrology setups and results, including setup stability, target placement, datum alignment, line-of-sight issues, repeatability concerns, and obvious data anomalies.
Maintain clear and complete documentation of setup conditions, hardware identifiers, configuration status, and measurement results.
Escalate suspect results, setup issues, or routine execution problems with sufficient detail to support efficient resolution.
Support continuous improvement of setup practices, work instructions, and test readiness within the assigned area.
Review job requirements before setup and identify likely configuration, alignment, or measurement risks that should be addressed before data collection begins.