Employment Opportunities
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
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***NEW HIRES ELIGIBLE FOR $500 SIGN ON BONUS***
Inrad Optics is seeking self-motivated individuals to add to our growing team of Optical Technicians. We are looking for someone with the hands-on skills to machine 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.
Day and evening shifts are available. Evening shift offers a shift differential!
Day shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm
Evening shift: 3:00pm to 11:30pm
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..
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***NEW HIRES ELIGIBLE FOR $500 SIGN ON BONUS***
Inrad Optics is seeking self-motivated individuals to add to our growing team of Optical Technicians. In this position, you will set up, operate, and maintain various spindle polishing machines to perform precision beveling, grinding, lapping and polishing of optical materials to close tolerances. If you are focused and enjoy creating things, then you may be an excellent candidate for one of our career building positions manufacturing precision optics for medical, defense and space applications.
- Available Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm to 11:30pm, plus shift differential
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..
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***NEW HIRES ELIGIBLE FOR $500 SIGN ON BONUS***
Description
Inrad Optics is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to add to our manufacturing team. We are looking for someone with the ability to clean, test, and measure the qualities of various custom optics to ensure compliance with manufacturing and customer requirements. This job requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity. The ability to follow work instructions and make decisions at various stages of assembly are keys to success for this position. 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
- Clean and inspect optical components with clear apertures and mounts using MIL specifications
- Clean and inspect optics post-alignment/assembly
- Perform visual inspections of optics for defects related to fabrication
- Perform optical tests, including interferometric tests, to determine compliance to specifications
- Operation of inspection equipment and interpretation of generated data
- Cooperate with other departments to resolve quality concerns as needed
- Organize and maintain all required documents, both electronical and paper files
- Perform the internal and/or coordinate the external testing required by customer requirements
Key requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent with technical trade skills
- B.S. in optical sciences or technical field preferred.
- Knowledge of basic handling of optics preferred
- Basic understanding of algebra
- Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Strong active listening skills
- Good visual acuity and hand-eye coordination
- Comfortable using microscopes and hand loupes for many hours at a time
- Ability to lift 25lbs
- Must be either a US citizen or a permanent resident as we are an ITAR compliant organization
- 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..
