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Optical Design Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description ABOUT US Gooch & Housego is a world leader in the design and manufacture of customized photonics components and modules for industrial, avionic, and medical OEMs. At ...

Gooch & Housego PLC

Optical Design Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

ABOUT US Gooch & Housego is a world leader in the design and manufacture of customized photonics components and modules for industrial, avionic, and medical OEMs. At our Fremont, CA Facility, we are ...

Gooch & Housego PLC

Production Manager

Moorpark, CA · On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

Moorpark, CA ABOUT US Gooch & Housego (G&H) is a global precision photonics manufacturer serving the industrial, aerospace & defense, life sciences, and semiconductor markets. With operations across ...

Gooch & Housego PLC

Production Manager

Moorpark, CA · On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

Moorpark, CA ABOUT US Gooch & Housego (G&H) is a global precision photonics manufacturer serving the industrial, aerospace & defense, life sciences, and semiconductor markets. With operations across ...

Gooch & Housego PLC

Senior Optical Assembler

Fremont, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Job Type Full-time Description ABOUT US G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical ...

Gooch & Housego PLC

NPI Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

Description: ABOUT US G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies ...

Gooch & Housego PLC

Electrical Engineer

Keene, NH · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Description: ABOUT US G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies ...

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AspectGooch HousegoOptical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in optics, physics, or engineeringBachelor's or higher in optics, physics, or related field
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, R&D labs, aerospace, telecommunicationsResearch labs, product development, telecommunications, defense
Industry UsageOptics manufacturing, photonics, aerospaceOptics design, systems integration, product development

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Industrial Painting Technician - Aerospace & Defense

Trinity, FL • On-site

Gooch & Housego PLC
Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$33K - $38K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Industrial Painting Technician - Aerospace & Defense
About Us
Gooch & Housego (G&H) is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced photonic technologies, components, and systems. With operations across the U.S. and internationally, we serve customers in the Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, Life Sciences, and Scientific Research markets. Our teams combine precision engineering, advanced manufacturing, and technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions for some of the world's most demanding applications.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Painting Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you will prepare, coat, and inspect precision components used in aerospace and defense applications while working to demanding quality and technical specifications. You will work with a variety of specialized coatings and substrates and play an important role in ensuring finished components meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Do
Surface Preparation & Coating
  • Prepare components through masking, media blasting, sanding, cleaning, degreasing, and other approved surface preparation methods.
  • Apply primers, paints, and specialized coatings to glass, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, composites, and other precision components.
  • Follow applicable engineering requirements, technical data sheets, MIL-SPEC, ASTM, and customer specifications.

Mixing & Application
  • Accurately mix epoxies, polyurethanes, resins, and other specialized coating materials.
  • Control mix and catalyst ratios, viscosity, induction time, pot life, and other critical process parameters.
  • Operate spray equipment and apply coatings using appropriate techniques to achieve required coverage, thickness, and finish.

Quality & Inspection
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, paint schematics, masking dimensions, finish callouts, and technical specifications.
  • Measure coating thickness using dry film thickness (DFT) gauges and other applicable inspection equipment.
  • Inspect finished components for runs, orange peel, blushing, contamination, FOD, and other coating defects or nonconformities.

Process & Documentation
  • Maintain paint booth equipment and controlled work areas in accordance with safety, quality, FOD, and 6S requirements.
  • Complete production records, batch documentation, traceability records, and material usage documentation accurately.
  • Follow established quality and manufacturing processes in support of AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable special-process requirements.

Skills & Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in industrial liquid coating, aerospace painting, precision spray finishing, automotive refinishing, or a similar technical coating environment.
  • Experience with surface preparation and industrial spray coating equipment and techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, masking requirements, finish callouts, and technical specifications.
  • Working knowledge of coating preparation, mix ratios, viscosity, induction time, pot life, and application requirements.
  • Basic industrial math skills, including calculating ratios, volumes, and coating thickness requirements.
  • Experience using DFT gauges or other coating inspection equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently follow documented processes and specifications.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated precision manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP special processes, MIL-SPEC, ASTM, and ISO 9001 requirements preferred.
  • AMPP/NACE or other relevant coatings certification preferred.

Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to wear required PPE and successfully complete any required medical evaluation and fit testing for respirator use. The role requires standing for extended periods; bending, crouching, reaching, and performing repetitive tasks; working from approved elevated platforms when required; and lifting or moving materials and tooling weighing up to 50 pounds.
Access Control Requirement
This position involves access to technology, technical data, or materials subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Person requirements as defined by U.S. export control regulations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gooch & Housego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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