Clean Room Specialist

**Position Summary** 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. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** • 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. **Qualifications** • 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. **Physical Requirements** • 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.