Optics Manufacturing Technician

Optics Manufacturing Technicians are trained with special skills to use both “hands-on” craft-based techniques and operate advanced equipment and laser-based measurement instruments to make state of the art optical components. Optics manufacturing technicians actively participate with our manufacturing team to produce reflective optics for advanced optical assemblies, satellite telescopes, high-energy lasers, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.  Optics Manufacturing technicians work in any of our manufacturing cells including “Shaping and Grinding”, Asphere Manufacturing, and Flat Optics Manufacturing.

Primary Duties:

·       Manufacturing operations of glass and ceramic materials including some or all of the following: shaping, edging, drilling, milling, grinding, polishing, interferometric testing, mechanical / dimensional testing, assembly, cleaning, and packaging.

·       Use laser-based instruments for interferometric testing and analysis.

·       Advanced operations may include computer controlled or robotic equipment for fabricating precise optical surfaces and features.

·       Recommend materials and tools as needed to perform required operations

·       Program and operate NC and CNC machines.

·       Inspect and clean optical components. This may include defect characterization and surface roughness analysis. 

·       Execute manufacturing methods and procedures

·       Maintain data record of processes

Requirements:

Candidates with no previous experience enter as interns or trainees, and can be promoted to Technician Level I, II, or III.

·       Self-motivated, dependable individuals with a desire to master their skills and career.

·       Technical degree in a scientific or engineering field not required but preferred to enable advancement.

·       Previous experience working in optical fabrication not required but could accelerate advancement.

·       Use of computers for communications, data reporting, and machine / instrument operation.

·       basic understanding of high school algebra, geometry, trigonometry, general scientific nomenclature, the scientific process, unit conversions, and basic concepts in elementary physics and chemistry

·       Candidates must be able to commute to our Meriden Connecticut facility.

·       US Citizenship, Green Card required

Term & Hours:

Full-time permanent position consisting of a minimum 40-hour work week on-site. Hours may include first or second shift and may require weekends.