Coating Associate II

About the role

IDEX Health & Science, a business unit of IDEX Corporation, drives growth in life sciences and healthcare through innovation and a redefined supplier‑customer relationship. The Life Science Optics segment’s Center of Excellence in West Henrietta, NY focuses on high‑end optics for life sciences, combining manufacturing and R&D to deliver bold ideas and pragmatic solutions. As a B‑Shift Coatings Associate II you will report to Clint Johnson and support coating operations using vacuum coating chambers and Semrock technology. This position requires lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information, so candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.

Responsibilities

• Wash, inspect and prepare glass substrates for ion beam and magnetron sputtering coater deposition.
• Load and unload coaters.
• Measure coated parts for uniformity management using Semrock equipment, processes and applications.
• Sandblast and clean aluminum parts to remove coating film for vacuum chamber reuse.
• Communicate issues and concerns to Team Leader and Manager and collaborate on solutions.
• Model the IDEX values of trust, teams and excellence.
• Complete housekeeping and organizational tasks associated with 5S principles.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• More than 2 years of experience working in an optical coating or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status (required for ITAR/EAR access).

Skills

• Experience working with a spectrometer, HAAS mill, ion sputtering coaters, magnetron sputtering coaters, cosmetic inspection and glass cleaning equipment (a plus).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer applications (a plus).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others to resolve technical issues.
• Ability to achieve proficiency in FPS, Diskmapper, Scheduler and Uniformity Manager (a plus).

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $37,500.00 – $56,300.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus plan.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Additional benefits as outlined in the company’s total rewards program