Manufacturing Engineering Technician

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JOB TITLE:                  Manufacturing Engineering Technician – Optical Systems

REPORTING TO:          Manufacturing Manager – Optical Systems

LOCATION:                  West Henrietta, NY

ITAR/EAR CRITERIA:

These positions may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements.  Requirements include US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident.

Who is IDEX Health & Science (IH&S)?

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, IH&S has a long history of driving growth in life sciences and healthcare by embracing innovation and redefining the supplier-customer relationship. The work we do every day allows us to discover key insights and break new ground to create some of the most meaningful technologies that have a lasting impact on companies, industries, and society. One of business segments is called Life Science Optics and we are looking to add more talent to the team.

Life Science Optics (LSO):

Our newly opened Optics Center of Excellence (COE) in West Henrietta, NY, is a manufacturing and R&D focused team that sits at the leading edge of high-end optics for life sciences. Focused on assisting partners at every stage of the development processes, we invest in people and infrastructure to drive bold ideas and pragmatic solutions. With its optics-rich foundation of talent, universities, and supporting businesses, Rochester is the ideal location to elevate your career with fascinating work and endless opportunities.

Our formula for success is simple. We work hard to maintain a culture where you can own your work; you are encouraged to try new ideas in a collaborative environment; and you can apply your skillset to enable our clients to gain a competitive advantage in their own market. At IDEX Health & Science, you have the opportunity to work with a great group of people, mentor others, and build a great future.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Optical Systems and Lasers Manufacturing Engineering Technician will be a key resource on our Manufacturing Operations team supporting production and Manufacturing Engineers in sustaining and optimizing manufacturing processes, instructions, and training. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide on-the-floor training to manufacturing associates on new processes or equipment
• Assist with training schedule, including training sign off with the trainer and trainee
• Write, develop, and update work instructions as required
• Perform and track station maintenance after M.E. has established criteria
• Understand failure modes and assist in corrective action plan
• Lead value stream process improvements, flow, mix, pitch, WIP deployment
• Attend DMM and proactively escalate issues affecting quality
• Ensure timely movement of parts on/off Manufacturing Hold
• Assist in expediting work orders through the area and deliver status updates as required
• Understand the process flow for the area of responsibility
• Escalate tooling or other manufacturing gaps preventing line down where possible
• Produce parts for burst or development cycles as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or Technical Associate Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of Technical experience in a manufacturing capacity
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Experience documenting Manufacturing Processes
• Demonstrated training effectiveness of production staff on new or updated processes
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Organized, motivated, approachable and able to prioritize multiple tasks without direct supervision

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Optical table-top setup and alignment knowledge
• Opto-mechanical assembly knowledge
• Experience with power meters, spectrum analyzers, interferometers, CCD/CMOS cameras, and photodiodes
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment & procedures of high-performance imaging systems and light sources
• Root cause analysis
• Lean manufacturing and 5S training

• Tasks completed on time with attention to detail
• Effective training of production staff
• This position is a site-based role.

IDEX Health & Science LLC., a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $61,200.00 - $91,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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