Test Engineer

Brief Summary

The Test Engineer oversees all manufacturing quality in the Assembly Department. This includes improvements to existing and the development of new processes. It is necessary to keep in mind that to develop and implement improvements to product quality and systems.

Authorities

• Authorize to sourcing vendors for tools / equipment use for quality controls.
• Authorize to reject product due to quality issue.

Responsibilities

• Component Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections of optical components, lenses, metal barrels, and related materials to ensure they meet specified quality standards before assembly.
• Optical Testing: Utilize specialized testing equipment to verify optical characteristics, including clarity, focal length, aberrations, and coating quality.
• Dimensional Accuracy: Verify that lenses and metal components meet precise dimensional specifications using calibrated measurement tools.
• Metal Barrel Inspection: Examine metal barrels for defects, ensuring they meet the required specifications for fit, finish, and structural integrity.
• Surface Finish and Coating Inspection: Evaluate the quality and consistency of surface finishes, coatings, and treatments applied to both the optical components and metal barrels.
• Assembly Process Oversight: Monitor the assembly process to identify any deviations from established procedures or specifications, ensuring correct alignment and mounting.
• Documenting Procedures: Create and maintain detailed documentation outlining assembly procedures, quality standards, and inspection protocols specific to optics.
• Lens Centering: Verify that lenses are properly centered and aligned within optical systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Interferometric Testing: Conduct interferometric tests to assess the surface quality and shape of optical components.
• Lens Coating Inspection: Evaluate the quality and consistency of lens coatings, ensuring they meet optical specifications for reflection and transmission.
• Identifying Non-Conformities: Identify and document any non-conforming optical components, metal barrels, or processes, and work with production teams to rectify issues promptly.
• Implementing Corrective Actions: Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and implement corrective actions for identified quality issues.
• Cleanroom Environment Adherence: Ensure that the assembly process is conducted in a controlled and clean environment to prevent contamination of optical surfaces.
• Metrology Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the calibration and maintenance of specialized metrology equipment used for optical and metal measurements.
• Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate with procurement to assess and monitor the quality of supplied optical components and metal barrels, ensuring they meet required standards.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis to determine the underlying reasons for quality issues and implement preventive measures.
• Final Product Inspection: Perform final inspections on completed optical systems with metal barrels to ensure they meet all specified quality requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, suggesting and implementing enhancements to processes and procedures.
• Generate required: Documentation from Bills of material (BOM), Work Instructions to assembly drawings.
• Support on other quality task assigned by the Superior and Manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality assurance within optical lens assembly with metal components.
• Strong knowledge of optics principles, lens manufacturing processes, and optical testing techniques.
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools, and metal testing equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills, particularly in assessing optical and metal properties.
• Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of industry-specific quality standards and regulations in optics and metal component manufacturing.
• Relevant certifications in optics, metallurgy, or quality assurance (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Optical Society of America certifications) are advantageous.

Edmund Optics shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by Management.