
Lens Coatings Engineering Technician
West Henrietta, NYJob$54–81K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Coatings Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports production and Manufacturing Engineers by sustaining and optimizing manufacturing processes, instructions, and training. The role works with Engineering on process development and production concerns, troubleshoots chamber issues, evaluates optical measurements, and supports equipment and process improvements. It is site-based in West Henrietta, New York, and requires at least eight years working with vacuum chambers.
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Full job description
If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineering Technician – Coatings
REPORTING TO: Manufacturing Manager – Coatings
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 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 Coatings 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:
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Work with Engineering on process development and production concerns
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Understand failure modes and assist in troubleshooting chamber issues to resolve downtime.
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Assist in expediting work orders through the area and deliver status updates as required
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Ensure timely movement of parts on/off Manufacturing Hold while working with IQA.
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Evaluate optical measurements and make process adjustments.
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Spectrophotometry experience/knowledge
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Escalate tooling or other manufacturing gaps preventing line down where possible
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Understand the process flow for the area of responsibility
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Work with vendors on production equipment.
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Ability to learn new software to support production such as writing scripts
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Track and Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI) metrics.
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Write, develop, and update work instructions as required
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Attend Daily Management Meeting and proactively escalate issues affecting production and quality.
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Provide on-the-floor training to manufacturing associates on new processes or equipment
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Lead value stream process improvements.
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Provide input to manager on areas performance and opportunities for improvement.
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Must be able to work scheduled shift and overtime as production schedules require.
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Other duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Minimum of a High School Diploma or Technical Associate Degree
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Minimum of 8 years working with vacuum chambers
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Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint
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Demonstrated problem solving skills
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Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to interface with all levels of the organization
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Experience documenting Manufacturing Processes
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Demonstrated training effectiveness of production staff on new or updated processes
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Organized, motivated, approachable and able to prioritize multiple tasks without direct supervision
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Mechanical ability
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Ability to Multitask and high level of attention to detail
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Effective training of production staff
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Lean manufacturing and 5S training
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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 $54,200.00 - $81,400.00, 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.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
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Job Family: Engineering
Business Unit: Life Science Optics
How this job compares
Set against the 1,968 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$54–81K/yr
- New York median$56–80K/yr32 salary ranges
- US median$67–100K/yr427 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $68K, is close to the New York median midpoint ($66K) — in the middle half of Engineering Technician salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 82 open Engineering Technician jobs in New York and 1,968 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 1,526 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 799 of the 1,968 open Engineering Technician jobs (41%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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