Optical Fabrication Engineer

Location

Auburn Hills, MI | United States

Job description

Optical Fabrication Engineer

Rigaku, Auburn Hills, MI, United States

Employer Description

Since its inception in 1951, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Today, with hundreds of major innovations to their credit, the Rigaku Group of Companies are world leaders in the fields of general X-ray diffraction (XRD), thin film analysis (XRF, XRD and XRR), X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (TXRF, EDXRF and WDXRF), small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), protein and small molecule X-ray crystallography, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray optics, semiconductor metrology (TXRF, XRF, XRD and XRR), X-ray sources, computed tomography, nondestructive testing and thermal analysis.

Whether supplying the tools to create better semiconductor chips, enabling drug discovery, improving production line quality, or exploring the new frontier of nanotechnology, Rigaku products and services lead with innovation.

Job Description

Rigaku Innovative Technologies (RIT), a subsidiary of Rigaku Corporation, is currently looking for an experienced Optical Fabrication Engineer in Precision Optics. The Optical Fabrication Engineer will be responsible for optical fabrication of X-ray mirror components using optical CNC machinery. Lead/assist in the development of new processes aimed at the advancement of X-ray mirror technology. Perform various surface metrology characterizations on polished parts.

Responsibilities:

• Lead/assist in developing new polishing technologies and processes
• Lead/assist in applying statistical data analysis for optimization of polishing processes
• Operate CNC optical polishing and grinding machines with focus on precision and throughput
• Perform surface metrology characterization using profilometers and interferometers
• Data reduction and analysis of surface geometry and characterization
• Develop and run analytical programs for data processing
• Maintenance and calibration of all optical and metrology equipment
• Assisting senior technical staff in development of new techniques and processes for advancement of X-ray mirror technology

Job Requirements

The position is available at different proficiency levels. The offer depends on qualification.

• Education: PhD, or Masters with a minimum of 2 years, or BS with a minimum of 3 years in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 2+ years’ experience in optical CNC machining is required. Experienced in precision optics fabrication is a plus
• Strong hands-on skills for engineering and handling fragile parts with attention to detail and quality
• Strong computer skills with basic programming and modeling concepts as a plus
• Strong analytical geometry skills
• Basic knowledge and experience of 3D CAD modeling, 2D drawing, lathes, milling is a plus
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team to solve problems of scientific and technological interest to RIT
• Ability to learn new equipment and processes quickly

Rigaku offers a rewarding work environment and excellent benefits. All applicants are kept in strict confidence. Benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, section 125 flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and more. Rigaku is an EEO/AA Employer Disabled/Veteran. Applicants must be able to legally work in the US.

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