METROLOGY ENGINEER

SHIFT INFO Minimum 40 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! We are seeking a Metrology Engineer at all skill levels. Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax!

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment: At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties: The Metrology Engineer works within a dynamic team to see customer requests through from inception to final product. This role is responsible for assessing the feasibility of final and interim metrology needs in relation to the manufacturing process and final product requirements. The engineer will interface directly with customers, internal engineers, quality control, and technicians to meet and document part specifications based on customer prints and optical standards.

Through On the Job Training (OJT) and Experience, the Metrology Engineer will:

• Assess feasibility of metrology needs for complex manufacturing processes.
• Interface with customers and internal teams to define and document specifications.
• Set up and operate advanced optical metrology instruments, including:
  • Fizeau, White Light, and Stitching interferometers
  • Optical Profilometers and Autocollimators
• Apply knowledge of Optical test setups (e.g., Ball Test), TWE, and CGH.
• Perform Uncertainty Analysis (e.g., GUM) and develop Error Budgets.
• Analyze data using PSD, Fourier, MSF, and Slope analysis.
• Utilize contact profilometers (e.g., CMM, AFM) and design metrological fixturing.
• Inspect and document in-process optics for conformance to mechanical and optical drawings (ISO 10110).

Education Requirements:

• BS, MS, or PhD required in Optical Science & Engineering or Optomechanics.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Hands-on proficiency with common optical metrology instruments.

• Fundamental knowledge in an applied manufacturing setting regarding tolerancing and statistics.
• Proficient in Design of Experiments (DOE) and Round Robins.
• Capability to perform Uncertainty Analysis and Error Budgeting.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with customers and technical teams.
• Analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of understanding and interpreting blueprints for both mechanical and optical standards (ISO 10110).

Desired Software Skills:

• Zemax / Code V
• Mx, QED
• Matlab
• Solidworks
• Ansys
• Calypso

Other Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of the relationship between metrology and manufacture in optics.

• Proficiency in data types, sampling, filtering, fitting, and interpolation.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative and mental concentration to learn new complex techniques.

Work Requirements: Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
• The job may involve prolonged periods of sitting/standing.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

Work Environment:

• This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.

• May involve the use of oils and solvents.
• Generally, works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes.

Compensation & Benefits: Optimax offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Bonus: 25% Monthly Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance: Support for continuing education
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• 401(k): Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Other Benefits: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ITAR Compliance: Due to federal regulations, employment at Optimax is limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources team at 585-265-1020.