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EvolvOptic · 4 days ago

Process Engineer

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

EvolvOptic is a leading supplier in precision-machined optical blanks, focusing on innovation and advanced technologies. The Process Engineer will support the manufacturing of large, high-precision optical components, optimizing workflows and ensuring quality in production processes.

CommercialIndustrialWholesale

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Jeanne Herbert

Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes for large optical components (polishing, grinding, CNC figuring, diamond turning, coating preparation, bonding, etc.)

Establish process parameters to meet specifications

Conduct root-cause analysis to address manufacturing variability and quality issues

Support continuous-improvement initiatives and employ methods such as SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, or Lean principles

Provide technical support to production teams to ensure process stability and throughput targets

Create work instructions, process documentation, and operator training materials

Develop measurement strategies using interferometry, profilometry, surface roughness instruments, and coordinate metrology

Analyze measurement data to evaluate process capability, optical performance, and trends

Collaborate with metrology engineers to refine test setups and ensure measurement accuracy

Specify, install, and qualify new fabrication and metrology equipment. Establish and document SOPs for new equipment

Evaluate new materials, consumables, and tooling for process improvements

Work closely with design engineering, manufacturing, quality engineering, and program management teams

Support DFMA/DFM reviews and ensure manufacturability of new optical designs

Participate in customer interactions and technical presentations when required

Qualification

Optical fabrication processesOptical metrology techniquesStatistical data analysisCNC optical fabrication systemsSix Sigma certificationCADCAM proficiencyProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, with more than 5 years of experience in optical fabrication; or a minimum of 10 years of relevant optical fabrication experience in lieu of a degree

Hands-on experience with optical processing equipment (grinding, polishing, figuring, coating prep)

Knowledge of optical metrology techniques (interferometry, profilometry, surface inspection)

Strong understanding of tolerancing, geometric dimensioning, and precision manufacturing principles

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret process data using statistical methods

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, with more than 10 years of experience in optical fabrication

Experience with large optics (≥300 mm diameter, or equivalent large-format optics)

Familiarity with ultra-low-expansion materials (ULE, Zerodur, CCZ, fused silica, etc)

Experience with CNC optical fabrication systems (e.g., IBF, MRF, Zeeko, etc)

Working knowledge of coatings, bonding, or optical assembly processes

Six Sigma certification or formal continuous-improvement training

Proficiency with CAD, CAM, and data-analysis tools (SolidWorks, MATLAB, Python, Minitab)

Company

EvolvOptic

Advanced Glass Industries (AGI) has been rebranded as EvolvOptic — as the company trusted for more than 75 years for optical component blanks grows and innovates in the dynamic optics industry.

Founded in 1975

Rochester, New York, USA

11-50 employees