QED Optics Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: QED Optics Manufacturing Engineer

Grade: 10

QED Technologies serves the precision optics industry. QED’s customers span the globe and include the world’s leading precision optics manufacturers. Based in Rochester, NY, QED is able to capitalize on the area's academic and industrial resources in the field of precision optics manufacturing and engineering to provide innovative products that set new standards in manufacturing precision optics.  Please visit our web site https://qedtech.com for more information on QED Technologies.

Summary 

 Conducts the manufacture of precision optical components for a wide variety of customers by performing the following duties:
 

Quoting

• 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. 

 Manufacturing Engineering

• 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

Project-based Activities

• 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.

 Qualifications 

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical Skills:

• 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

Education and/or Experience 

Bachelor's degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or related field is preferred;  1 to 2 years of related experience in the aforementioned areas is desired*. 

 (* An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.).  

 Computer Skills 

 To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Database software. Experience with CAD software to support fixture and tooling design is desired.  The manufacturing engineer will be expected to become proficient with QED’s manufacturing and analysis software tools.

The candidate should be able to provide a minimum of 2 references.

Any technical papers a candidate has authored should also be submitted

The position will be based in Rochester, NY.  Relocation will not be provided for this position.

QED Technologies International is an equal opportunity employer.  We value diversity, but due to our ITAR status, we do not provide visa sponsorship.  All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now of in the future.

When not traveling, the Associate Field Service Engineer will be expected to work from the 1040 University Avenue, Rochester, NY location

QED offers a generous benefit package which in includes a discretionary bonus.