QED Technologies International LLC · 3 days ago
QED Optics Manufacturing Engineer
Rochester, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expQED Technologies International LLC is a company that serves the precision optics industry, providing innovative products for leading manufacturers globally. The QED Optics Manufacturing Engineer will conduct the manufacture of precision optical components, create engineering estimates, design metrology setups, and interact with various engineering groups to support project goals.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Works closely with customers to gain an understanding of their technical and schedule needs, the details of their application, and any cost / performance trades
Creates an engineering estimate for pricing and lead time that will be used to generate a quotation
Creates work instructions and monitors their execution by technician staff during optical component fabrication
Independently executes production work instructions from start to finish
Drives manufacturing process efficiencies through process parameter optimization
Designs metrology setups to support full aperture metrology of optical components, including fixturing and tooling that may be required
Develops error budgets to validate optical tests against customer requirements
Analyzes surface/wavefront data acquired from various metrology setups to optimize process decisions
Designs fixturing and tooling to support subaperture polishing processes
Trains others on the proper use and application of metrology and subaperture polishing equipment
Enters and maintains production order status in QED ERP system
Interacts with other engineering groups (software, systems, optical, mechanical, applications, etc) as needed to support project goals
Prepares written technical reports and new technical proposals as needed for projects
Interacts with customers to provide periodic status updates and support technical discussions
Takes part in authoring technical papers and presenting at conferences
Independently executes small projects as well as individual tasks on larger projects
Qualification
Required
Ability and experience with hand tools, measurement devices (calipers, Micrometers, Indicators, Gages etc)
Understanding of metrology setups and conventional fabrication techniques
Ability to draft work procedures and coordinate with technicians regarding processes and process improvements
Independently design, perform, analyze and communicate results of process improvements
Bachelor's degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or related field
1 to 2 years of related experience in the aforementioned areas
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Database software
Proficiency with QED's manufacturing and analysis software tools
Ability to provide a minimum of 2 references
Submission of any technical papers authored by the candidate
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or related field is preferred
Experience with CAD software to support fixture and tooling design is desired
Benefits
Generous benefit package
Discretionary bonus
Company
QED Technologies International LLC
QED Technologies serves the global precision optics industry with solutions for high performance polishing and metrology on the most demanding surfaces and materials.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-20Acquired
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