Clean Room Specialist

The Clean Room Specialist is responsible for performing precision cleaning, handling, inspection, assembly support, packaging, and contamination control of optical components and assemblies in a controlled clean room environment. This position ensures products meet Syntec Optics' stringent cleanliness, quality, and customer requirements while maintaining compliance with clean room protocols and company procedures.

•    Perform cleaning of optical components using approved solvents, ultrasonic cleaners, DI water systems, and other cleaning equipment. 

•    Handle precision optical components using proper contamination control techniques. 

•    Inspect parts for cleanliness, cosmetic defects, and contamination using microscopes and inspection equipment. 

•    Package optical components in accordance with customer specifications and work instructions. 

•    Assemble simple optical and mechanical assemblies within the clean room. 

•    Follow all clean room gowning and contamination control procedures. 

•    Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clean room and workstations. 

•    Complete required production documentation and quality records accurately. 

•    Assist Quality Assurance with inspections and documentation as needed. 

•    Identify and report product defects, equipment issues, or process concerns. 

•    Follow all ESD, FOD, ISO, and safety procedures. 

•    Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput. 

•    Support cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality. 

•    Perform other duties as assigned. 

•    High school diploma or GED required. 

•    Previous experience in a clean room, medical device, semiconductor, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environment preferred. 

•    Experience handling delicate optical components is highly desirable. 

•    Basic computer skills. 

•    Ability to follow written work instructions and technical documentation. 

•    Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 

•    Good communication and teamwork skills. 

•    Understanding of clean room protocols and contamination control. 

•    Ability to use microscopes and precision inspection equipment. 

•    Excellent manual dexterity. 

•    Ability to recognize cosmetic defects and contamination. 

•    Strong organizational skills. 

•    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

•    Commitment to safety and quality standards. 

•    Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. 

•    Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. 

•    Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. 

•    Good vision, including close visual acuity (corrective lenses acceptable). 

•    Ability to wear clean room garments, gloves, masks, and other required PPE for extended periods.