Optics Fabrication Technician

AdvR designs and manufactures advanced electro-optic and non-linear photonics components for high-performance commercial and government applications. Our work spans research and development through production, requiring close collaboration across disciplines. As part of the Hawthorn Photonics Group, which also includes Covesion (South Hampton, UK) and Radiantis (Barcelona, Spain), AdvR benefits from shared expertise and a broad technology portfolio across the
photonics industry.

Position summary

The Optics Fabrication Technician is responsible for the hands-on fabrication, processing, and characterization of optical waveguides used in nonlinear photonic devices. This role supports research, development, and production activities by executing precision fabrication processes, maintaining fabrication equipment, and ensuring high-quality, repeatable results.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically curious, and comfortable working in a cleanroom or laboratory environment.

Location

Onsite, Bozeman MT

Key responsibilities

• Fabricate nonlinear optical waveguides using established and developing processes.
• Chemical processing, potentially to include buffered oxide etching and hydrofluoric acid.
• Follow detailed process travelers, SOPs, and safety protocols while maintaining accurate fabrication records and logs.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain fabrication tools (e.g polishing equipment, microscopes, ovens, hotplates, cameras, dicing equipment).
• Perform basic optical and physical characterization of fabricated devices (e.g., microscope inspection, sample evaluation and physical characterization for quality of dicing, polishing, and angle of polish, fidelity to processing targets).
• Identify process deviations or defects and communicate findings clearly to engineers and scientists.
• Support process development, optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Dice and polish various optical materials
• Train new technicians on key processes
• Assist with facilities and tools upkeep.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and research teams to meet project and production schedules and quality goals.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve, consistent with the scope of the role.

Required qualifications

• Ability to handle small and delicate optical materials for processing..
• Ability to work in a chemistry laboratory environment.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and equipment while adhering to safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise written procedures.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience fabricating optical or photonic devices, particularly waveguides or nonlinear optical component.
• Exposure to optical testing or characterization techniques.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in optics or photonics related field.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.

Benefits

AdvR offers flexible schedules; subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement contributions; and paid holidays and PTO.

To apply

Please submit applications with cover letter to info@advr-inc.com