We are a world leader in high precision optical manufacturing, delivering custom optics to a wide range of innovators around the globe. Meeting these goals demands the right people. Teamwork, adaptability, and an enthusiastic approach to problem-solving are central to the Optimax culture. But what unites all our employees best is a hunger to continuously learn. We strive to find driven individuals who are committed to lifelong learning; who will continue to add value in their work throughout long and successful careers.
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Optimax leads the way in manufacturing and metrology of complex aspheres is an emerging science for optical fabricators.
Optimax delivers finished optics faster and with less risk because we own the complete manufacturing process, including optical coating.
Customers trust Optimax to create high-quality optics and deliver them fast, and our freeforms are no exception.
Optimax has developed superior fabrication and coating capabilities for advanced laser grade optics.
Optimax manufactures custom optics behind breakthrough technologies which allow us to deliver highly complex optics with the speed and performance your programs require.
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We are looking for hands-on individuals, with a positive attitude. Read our brochure to discover what it takes to be an Optician, Coating Technician, or Manufacturer.
On this virtual tour, you will find out more about Precision Optics Manufacturing Processes and explore the different careers they are used in.
Upskilling the workforce in developing optics fabrication technicians, this apprenticeship program will help the industry and Optimax continue to manage and sustain workforce growth.
We are a world leader in high-precision optical components manufacturing. Our unique corporate culture of teamwork and innovation provides a dynamic work environment.
Optimax is proud to have participated in many NASA programs. We have supplied NASA with high-quality imaging lenses designed for position sensing, mapping landforms, and optical analysis.
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Optimax invests in the technology and research that will enable your next program, but remain the people who are committed to small volume, high quality, and quick delivery of your …
Hear optics manufacturing stories from leaders, technicians, and more on how their career journeys led them to optics manufacturing and Optimax.
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Optimax is set up to manufacture, test and deliver with the speed and performance your program requires. Optimax reliability has allowed us to become America's largest optics prototype manufacturer. We've invested in the technology and research that will enable your next program, but remain the people who are committed to small volume, high quality and quick delivery of your prototype optic needs.
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Matt: Maintenance Intern | Careers at Optimax
20.04.2022
Meet Matt, Optimax’s maintenance intern. Matt shares his experience working in our maintenance department and his takeaways from his internship at Optimax’s manufacturing facility. Are you interested in learning more about our internship program? Visit our career page today
Loudon: Quality Intern | Careers at Optimax
20.04.2022
Meet Loudon, Optimax’s quality intern. Loudon shares his experience working in our quality department and his takeaways from his internship at Optimax’s manufacturing facility. Are you interested in learning more about our internship program? Visit our career page today
Jonah: Quality Intern | Careers at Optimax
20.04.2022
Meet Jonah, Optimax’s quality intern. Jonah shares his experience working in our quality department and his takeaways from his internship at Optimax’s manufacturing facility. Are you interested in learning more about our internship program? Visit our career page today
Stories
Hear a perspective from Optimax CEO Rick Plympton on insights into the correlation between musicians and manufacturing he has experienced developing a start-up into a successful business. He’ll also explain …
In line with our culture, we are extremely proud to have three generations of the Hordin Family working at Optimax; father Dick (Richard) Hordin, son Tom Hordin, and grandson Nick …