Job Description

Description

Discover Your Next Big Opportunity: See Why Quality Vision International Is the Place to Be!  

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Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Compensation: $70,000-$90,000 based on experience.

Location: Rochester, NY On-Site

The Optical Systems Manufacturing Engineer II provides hands on labor and support to the Optics Manufacturing group for the assembly, testing, and documentation of optical components and subassemblies. Core tasks include building products, documentation, supporting inspection using test equipment and transitioning new products from engineering to production. This candidate will need at least two years of experience in PVD thin film coating or high vacuum systems. 

Role and Responsibilities:

· Build new and enhanced optical subsystems as required by the design.

· Design evaluations of optical systems to ensure conformance to specifications.

· Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis of new and existing optical systems to ensure satisfaction of specifications.

· Partner with Optics Manufacturing to address assembly and manufacturability that maximizes productivity while minimizing error and performance compromises.

· Assist in production of thin film optical coatings.

· Assist in troubleshooting and maintenance of optical coating equipment.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Optics or relevant field or associate’s degree in Optical Technology with 5+ years of related experience.

· Functional Experience in optical assembly and metrology.

· Experience in troubleshooting complex machine systems comprised of electrical, mechanical, optical, and software subsystems to the component level

· Ability to read, understand, tolerance, and model new and existing lens designs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Skilled in the use of optical assembly and alignment equipment such as interferometers, centering equipment, spectrometers, and light intensity measurement instrumentation.

· Self-motivated and productive in a cross-functional and cross-disciplined team environment.

· Strong written and verbal skills particularly in the presentation of technical processes and data.

· Ability to maintain focus and productivity in a fast-paced development cycle with evolving designs.

· Experience using lens design software (OSLO, Zemax, or equivalent)

· Experience with PVD thin film coating or high vacuum systems.

Physical and/or Environmental Requirements: 

• Visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical information.

· Ability to sit and work in well-lit office spaces for extended periods, utilizing computer and other office equipment.

· Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time when required to visit production area.

· Capability to lift and carry equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

What We Offer:
Paid Time Off:

• 10 paid holidays annually
• Over 3 weeks of total PTO (vacation/sick/personal) each year, with an increase in PTO benefits after 5 and 10 years

Paid Benefits:

Robust health benefit offerings with QVI paying over 97%-100% of the premium on our most affordable HDHP, and single coverage now FREE for employees!

• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Life insurance benefits paid by QVI
• Annual Retirement Profit Share of 5% of gross wages!
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $7,000 annually
• Annual scholarships for dependents of employees
• Referral bonuses of $1,500 when employees help us spread the word and hire great talent!
• Annual discretionary bonuses for employees not on a commission plan

Extras:

• EAP and Wellness Benefits
• On-site electric vehicle charging stations - free for employee use!
• Verizon discounts & Identity Theft Protection Insurance