Idex Corporation
Location
Boulder, CO | United States
Job description
If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses ( around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
Position Summary:
The Optical Technician will be expected to possess and continually develop a broad spectrum of skills. The technician will primarily focus on manufacturing orders but will also work closely with engineering and will have a direct say in process development and continuous improvement decisions. Technicians should be self-motivated and will be required to work unsupervised at times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
High precision optics metrology (interferometry, optical part characterization)
Cleaning, handling and assembly of optical and opto-electronic components
Optical contacting
Cleaning and visual inspection of optical components.
Proper handling and packaging of critical and fragile optical components.
Inventory management of consumables for clean room, manufacturing, and chemical supplies.
Procedure enforcement, maintenance, and cleaning of fabrication and clean room areas.
Ability to read, follow and understand procedures
Documentation and procedure development of manufacturing processes.
Actively participate in establishing and improving manufacturing processes procedures
Transacts production work orders through ERP
Follows all safety training and guidelines
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or his/her designate
Fabrication Specific, if applicable:
Machining (grinding, lapping and polishing) of glass/silicon/ceramic materials on automated and manual equipment
CNC fabrication equipment operation and maintenance
Inspection & Packaging (I/P) Specific, if applicable:
Cleans parts prior to and following deposition of coatings or during other manufacturing steps using both hand cleaning and spin cleaning
Cleans and inspects glass and crystal parts and assemblies
Packages parts for shipment to customer
Loads and unloads complex parts into fixturing
Inspects parts and measures defect sizes against MIL specifications
Coating Specific, if applicable:
Operates vacuum coating equipment to produce optical thin films
Loading and unloading of coating equipment
Cleans and maintains coating equipment
Calculates various parameters for coating runs from previously recorded data
Performs spectrophotometer scan and analysis
Troubleshoots vacuum systems
Experience / Skills / Abilities:
Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
Experience working with optical components a plus
Familiarity with clean room and ESD safe environments constraints a plus
Familiarity with microscope inspection techniques a plus
Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring exacting and continuous mental and visual concentration in a consistent manner
Proficient with basic computer use (Word, Excel) and communication tools (e-mail)
Strong work ethic
Desire to learn new skills
Team player with solid communication skills
Requirements:
This position may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident or ability to meet contract-specific licensure requirements.
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $40,200.00 - $60,400.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.
Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
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