Are you looking for a challenging, exciting, and rewarding opportunity?

At Inrad Optics we improve the world’s safety, security, and scientific understanding by transforming challenging requirements into optical realities.  In pursuit of this mission, Inrad Optics has built an exceptional reputation for growing and fabricating exceptional crystalline materials and using advanced manufacturing competencies to produce tight tolerance optical components and assemblies.  Inrad Optics is proud to service a global customer base of technology firms, research universities, and governments from our Northvale, New Jersey facility.

In addition to a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, and Company matched 401K contributions, Inrad offers the unique opportunity to share and build upon your knowledge and talents!

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.  If you don’t see the opportunity you are looking for, send your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let us know you are interested.

Unique Careers in Optical Manufacturing


Description

Inrad Optics is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to add to our manufacturing team. We are looking for someone who can set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain CNC machinery for the purposes of machining some of the best custom optics in the industry. If you are focused, with a keen attention to detail, then you may be an excellent candidate for one of our career-building positions manufacturing precision optics for medical, defense and space applications.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform close tolerance machining operations utilizing specialized machining equipment.
  • Perform set ups, measure and inspect work and maintain machines. Includes use of calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools.
  • Interpret and follow complex blueprints, operating instructions and optical criteria.
  • Maintain product and machine logbooks detailing operating parameters, set ups and throughput.
  • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot processes.
  • Ensure equipment and tool maintenance needs are performed.
  • Consult with manufacturing supervision to solve problems and improve efficiency.
  • Maintain clean and orderly work station and area.
  • Perform other manufacturing tasks in various department as assigned.

Key requirements

  • Keen attention to detail, thorough in completing work tasks and checking for accuracy along the way
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to lift 20-40 pounds
  • High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
  • CNC certification or CNC Trade School, a major plus
  • Prototyping experience a plus
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as we are a United States controlled information facility
  • Candidates must complete a basic skills assessment

Benefits

  • Monday-Friday Schedule
  • Flexible PTO
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k matching

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Description

Inrad Optics is looking for focused, detail-oriented, individuals to join our growing team of Coating Technicians. Inrad Optics manufactures precision optics for medical, defense and space applications. Many of our optics require coatings throughout the electromagnetic spectrum. Coating technicians play a vital role in the final step of our production process. No prior experience is required for the position. If you enjoy working with hand tools for woodworking, electronics, or jewelry, this opportunity might be a fit for you!

Key responsibilities

  • Operate optical coating equipment and test instruments
  • Perform coating production and measurement tasks
  • Perform preventative maintenance of vacuum coating chambers, including, bead blasting machine parts and tooling, cleaning and re-foiling the chamber, vapor degreaser
  • Data entry of work performed into maintenance software program
  • Assist in troubleshooting and repair of various production equipment
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
  • Determine if surface quality is fully compliant to a drawing or specification
  • Commitment to ISO procedures and policies

Key requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate fine, delicate materials or parts
  • Keen attention to detail, thorough in completing work tasks and checking for accuracy along the way
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as we are a United States controlled information facility
  • Candidates must complete a basic skills assessment

Benefits

  • Monday-Friday Schedule
  • Flexible PTO
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k matching

Please send your cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Description

Inrad Optics is seeking self-motivated individuals to add to our growing team of Optical Technicians. We are looking for someone with proficient visual acuity and hand dexterity to assemble our precision custom optics. If you are focused, with a keen attention to detail, then you may be an excellent candidate for one of our career-building positions manufacturing precision optics for medical, defense and space applications.

Key responsibilities

  • Cleaning, handling and packaging of optical components.
  • Handling of various materials related to manufacturing of precision optics.
  • Operation of optical polishing, grinding, milling and generating machines.
  • Use of various instruments and measurement gauges.
  • Read, understand and follow optical blueprints and ensure conformity to blueprint specifications and the work order traveler.
  • Hand grind and spindle grind optical glass, quartz and infrared optical material and ensure conformity to work order traveler and blueprint specifications.
  • Set up and operate optical spindle machines to polish various optical components, including windows, prisms, and lenses. Typical materials consist of optical glass, quartz, zinc selenide, silicon and germanium.
  • Clean, assemble, cure and test complex optical assemblies and components to customer specifications.
  • In conjunction with engineering assist in development and use of optical and mechanical fixtures. Test and qualify fixtures.
  • Set up all jobs including materials, fixtures, instruments and measuring devices.
  • Final test assemblies to assure tolerances are met.
  • Identify and repair assemblies that do not meet tolerances.
  • Maintain and clean all machinery and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area on a daily basis.
  • Maintain required operation documentation & records.

Key requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent; additional optical training preferred.
  • Technical or mechanical background preferred, but not required
  • Experience in precision small component assembly, preferably in an optical job shop environment, preferred but not required
  • Strong knowledge of optical measurement and test equipment & procedures, preferred but not required
  • Ability to read & interpret complex optical prints & drawings
  • Basic math skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Keen attention to detail, thorough in completing work tasks
  • Problem solving skills
  • Hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as we are a United States controlled information facility
  • Candidates must complete a basic skills assessment

Benefits

  • Monday-Friday Schedule
  • Flexible PTO
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k matching

Please send your cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Description

Inrad Optics is seeking self-motivated individuals to add to our growing team of Optical Technicians. No prior experience is required for the position. If you enjoy working with hand tools for woodworking, electronics, or jewelry, this opportunity might be a fit for you! If you are focused and enjoy creating things, then you may be an excellent candidate for one of our career building entry level positions manufacturing precision optics for medical, defense and space applications.

Key responsibilities

  • Read, understand and follow optical blueprints.
  • Ensure conformity to work order traveler and blueprint specifications.
  • Hand grind and spindle grind optical glass, quartz and infrared optical material and ensure conformity to work order traveler and blueprint specifications.
  • Set up and operate optical spindle machines to polish various optical components, including windows, prisms, and lenses. Typical materials consist of optical glass, quartz, zinc selenide, silicon and germanium.
  • Able to run at least 4 machines simultaneously
  • Knowledge of measuring optical dimensions and angles using various inspection equipment, including autocollimator, micrometer, dial and or digital indicator, caliper and Zygo interferometer.
  • Maintain and clean all machinery and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area on a daily basis.
  • Fill out required W/O travelers, time sheets and other procedural documents.

Key requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of related optical shop experience in grinding and polishing of optical materials using both hand and mechanical methods.
  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Technical knowledge - demonstrates a designated level of technical skill or knowledge in a specific technical area(s) and ability to keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
  • Attention to detail – ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely.
  • Coordination - ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, to perform routine tasks and to check work for accuracy before completion of tasks.
  • Problem solving - ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues.
  • Able to lift 25 pounds.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as we are a United States controlled information facility
  • Candidates must complete a basic skills assessment

Benefits

  • Monday-Friday Schedule
  • Flexible PTO
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k matching

Please send your cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..