Optical Coating Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.
JOB TITLE: Coating Technician
REPORTING TO: Manufacturing Leader
LOCATION: West Henrietta, NY
HOURS: B-Shift 2pm - 10:30pm
ITAR/EAR CRITERIA:
Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.
Who is Materials Science Solutions (MSS)?
IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is a business platform within IDEX Corporation that brings together a portfolio of industry-leading companies specializing in advanced materials, precision manufacturing, optics, coatings, ceramics, and engineered components. Serving customers in the semiconductor, space and defense, and precision forming industries, IDEX MSS partners with OEMs to solve complex engineering challenges through innovative materials science expertise and coordinated global support. From concept development and prototyping to high-volume production, the organization delivers high-performance, mission-critical solutions that enable customers to advance cutting-edge technologies and achieve reliable, scalable results
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Lens Coating team works over several shifts utilizing small but highly effective teams. Leading each of those teams is a Team Leader. The Lens Coating Technician I is responsible for helping the team to be successful on a day-to-day basis in the cleanroom, applying desired thin film coatings to a variety of lenses, prisms, and other optical components in vacuum coating chambers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Lens Coating Team is currently looking for a Lens Coating Technician I for manufacturing operations. The right person will become an integral member of the coating production team. Key success criteria for this position are customer satisfaction as measured by product quality, on-time delivery, and high productivity. Specific job responsibilities include:

• Manage and meet daily production goals, escalate issues and concerns affecting meeting the goal as they arise.
• Ability to work with members of engineering and leadership to achieve and align on a common goal.
• Identify and escalate safety or quality issues to the appropriate parties.
• Recognize and tag non-conforming material to be further inspected by the quality department.
• Train on and use in house testing/tracking software.
• Ability to learn basic chamber maintenance, metrology, and operate a manual coating platform.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
The ideal candidate will have a clear desire to succeed and be effective working in a fast-paced environment. On a personal level, the candidate will exhibit the highest standards of integrity, deliver upon all commitments, and be a highly motivated, team player.

• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent. And 1-2 years of relevant optical coating work experience or 2+ years of working in an optics or photonics field/manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Clear communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and work ethic.
• Excels at performing consistent re-occurring tasks over a duration of time.
• Able to learn new skills and job functions.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Initiative to perform a variety of tasks to meet desired goals.
• Very good manual dexterity.
• May require standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 - 45 lbs. as needed.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workstation.
• Capable of working in an ITAR registered facility.
• Must be able to work scheduled shift and overtime as production schedules require.

DESIRED TRAITS:

• Direct experience with the handling, processing, and cleaning of optical lenses and filters.
• Direct experience with thin film optical coatings and vacuum chamber operation and functions.
• Good written and oral communication skills, ability to read and comprehend work instructions.

IDEX Materials Science Solutions, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 $37,500.00 - $56,300.00, 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: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.