Lapping and Polishing Sapphire piece-parts to fine tolerances and finishes. Carrying out detailed metrology and regular maintenance and calibration. Acid cleaning and thermo-compression bonding along with potting and basic mechanical assembly to create optical sensor components. Involvement in both R&D and production biased work packages in a small organisation. Performs various types of lapping, polishing and potting. Responsible for basic operation, cleaning and ongoing maintenance of laboratory tools and equipment Taking metrology measurements and verifying product conformance using microscopes and other measuring and inspection instrumentation. Performing cleaning with the use of different chemicals including solvents and acids. Maintaining and completes accurate process documentation both paper and digital.
Competent in polishing / lapping / bonding or similar experience. Experience of working in a cleanroom environment, laboratory or similar production environment. Manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination and able to work with small hand tools and components such as optics, microscopes, tweezers and verniers. Experience of carrying out detailed metrology, basic machine maintenance and calibration. Able to interpret mechanical drawings and follow defined processes. Basic IT skills using Word and Excel. Knowledge of any production control software would be beneficial but not essential. Must have good organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and be able to keep accurate documentation and records. Comfortable working with acid and other polishing chemicals where necessary.
