Optical Technician III

The Fab Shop technician will report to the Fab Shop Supervisor in the Optical Manufacturing Group and duties include the following:

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain equipment to shape, grind, and polish optical components up to 350mm diameter; Evaluate optical drawings in order to manufacture parts to required specifications; Assist in the final testing of parts; Operate continuous polishers; Operate grinding machines; Operate double-sided grinding and polishing machines up to 4” diameter optics; Use of micrometers, calipers, and interferometers; Maintain and clean equipment; Interpret optical drawings in order to manufacture parts to specifications; Organize, inventory, and order spare supplies for the shop

Requirements

Associate's degree in optics, electro-optics, physics, or mechanical technology and 3 years of relevant experience required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience; Ability to manipulate heavy mechanisms and glass substrates required; Willingness to interact with fellow technicians, research scientists, students, and vendors with a friendly and professional attitude required

Nice to have

Previous experience working with alignment of laser systems preferred; Previous experience with grinding and polishing equipment preferred; Good mechanical or electrical skills preferred; Strong organizational skills and the ability to document work and follow procedures preferred