Optical Technician III

Optical Technician III – Precision Optics Location :

• Lebanon, NH Industry : Ultra-Precision Optics Manufacturing Status : Full-time Citizenship Requirement : U.S.
• Persons only (ITAR-controlled facility) Take the lead on world-class optics with a team that sets the bar for precision.
• Bond Optics is looking for a highly skilled Optical Technician III to drive execution on complex optical fabrication tasks.
• This senior-level position is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on, high-accountability environment and wants to work on optics used in defense, space, and cutting-edge semiconductor systems.
• What You’ll Do Lead setup and operation of advanced optical fabrication equipment including CNC and interferometric tools.
• Own complex polishing and testing processes with minimal supervision.
• Adjust and troubleshoot fabrication processes to meet tight surface accuracy and cosmetic specs.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide hands-on training and technical guidance.
• Collaborate on process development and tooling design for challenging geometries.
• Work with manufacturing leadership to prioritize and schedule work effectively.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• What You Bring Expertise in optical fabrication, particularly polishing and metrology.
• Ability to work independently on high-precision tasks with tight tolerances.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership mindset and team-first attitude.
• Comfort reading and interpreting testing data, drawings, and specifications.
• Preferred Background 5+ years of experience in precision optics manufacturing.
• Proficiency with interferometry and optical metrology tools.
• Technical training or relevant degree preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing is a plus.
• Physical Requirements Ability to lift and handle components weighing 15–50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity for fine adjustments and inspection tasks.
• Clear or corrected vision for detailed metrology and inspection work.
• Why Bond Optics?
• With over 50 years at the forefront of precision optics, Bond Optics manufactures components used in space exploration, nuclear fusion research, and advanced semiconductor systems.
• If you want to build real hardware for the world’s most advanced technology, we want you on our team.

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