Test Technician- Assembly B-Shift

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This role is a B-Shift/2nd Shift Opening with hours of 2:00 pm‑10:30 pm.

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require controlled access to goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants may need to be "U.S. Persons," defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylum status.

IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is a business platform that brings together a portfolio of industry‑leading companies specializing in advanced materials, precision manufacturing, optics, coatings, ceramics, and engineered components. MSS partners with OEMs to solve complex engineering challenges through innovative materials science expertise and coordinated global support, delivering high‑performance, mission‑critical solutions from concept development and prototyping to high‑volume production.

The Test Technician performs final optical assembly optimization and testing to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and performance within defined requirements. The role executes optical tests, interprets results, and supports mechanical and optical adjustments to improve product performance. It also serves as a liaison to the assembly team by providing feedback on build quality and performance. Work is performed in a controlled clean‑room manufacturing environment and requires a strong understanding of optical theory, testing methods, and performance variation.

• Perform optical testing accurately and consistently, including measurements of transmission, wavefront error, mechanical fit, and boresight error.
• Perform assembly optimization activities such as mechanical alignment and shim adjustments using optical test data.
• Apply optical theory and terminology to understand system performance and test results.
• Interpret measurement results and identify adjustable degrees of freedom to improve optical performance.
• Identify causes of variation in optical performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot test equipment issues, including alignment problems, sensor performance issues, and light‑source variation.
• Follow work instructions when available, using engineering drawings, production routers, and other available information when instructions are not available.
• Follow production schedules to support on‑time completion of testing activities.
• Diagnose assembly failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform simple assembly functions as required to support testing and optimization activities.
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Support company values, including ethical conduct and high integrity in all actions.
• Comply with clean‑room protocols when entering and working in controlled clean‑room environments.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university preferred, with an optical background strongly preferred.
• Associate degree in optics or equivalent technical discipline preferred.
• 3–5 years of related experience in optical testing, optical assembly optimization, or a combination of testing and precision optical assembly.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

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