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SCHOTT · 1 day ago

Optical Polishing Engineer

Duryea, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

SCHOTT Advanced Optics is a division of SCHOTT North America, specializing in optics and customized solutions for various applications. The Optical Polishing Engineer will develop and maintain polishing processes, enhance production efficiency, and mentor junior staff while ensuring high-quality standards.

Manufacturing

Hiring Manager

Jonathan Starr

Responsibilities

Develop, refine, and maintain grinding and polishing processes for glass and ceramic optics, ensuring precision, repeatability, and efficiency across multiple product lines

Analyze and improve existing workflows and equipment utilization to remove production bottlenecks and enhance overall throughput

Author and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, operation sheets, and inspection procedures, in accordance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards

Train and mentor technicians and junior engineers on polishing best practices, metrology interpretation, and process discipline

Utilize metrology tools including interferometers, autocollimators, profilometers, and CMMs to evaluate surface form, finish, and alignment

Partner with quality and production teams to define critical-to-quality characteristics and establish data-driven control systems for monitoring process health

Lead or participate in root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and deliver technical reports and presentations to management

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging statistical process control and lean manufacturing principles

Qualification

Optical fabricationOptical metrologySix Sigma Green BeltProcess documentationData analysis toolsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationFast-paced environment

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Experience (5+ years) in optical fabrication and polishing, including single- and double-side processes

Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of glass and ceramic materials, abrasives, slurry chemistry, and polishing compounds

Proficiency in interferometry and optical metrology, with the ability to interpret test data to guide corrective actions

Experience working with SAP systems, and competency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

Robust communication skills (written / oral) including the ability to read/speak English; capable of clearly communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences

Ability and willingness to work in fast-paced, matrix structured organization