JOB OPPORTUNITIES

PLX offers highly competitive salaries, benefits and training opportunities. Please send your resume to hr@plxinc.com, indicating which position you are applying for, and if you have any hard salary requirements. No recruiters please. 

PLX is an essential business looking to hire immediately for the right candidate.

Currently we are considering applications for the following positions:

Sales Engineer

We are looking for a sales engineer that excels in a high-paced multi-tasking environment. 

PLX provides high precision solutions that fit the demands of a new generation of optical requirements for the Defense, Aerospace and Commercial industries, including such clients as Lockheed Martin, JPL, Raytheon and, Northrop Grumman Corporation . PLX is a registered ISO 9001 company with over 30 patents for innovative optical products. Our extensive in-house manufacturing and environmental testing facilities, performance testing capabilities and state-of-the-art optical analysis equipment provide total quality management and accountability. Founded in 1955 as Precision Lapping and Optical Company, PLX’s history of innovation and problem solving has made it the world’s leader in Hollow Retroreflector and Monolithic Optical Structure Technology (M.O.S.T.™).

Position Primary Responsibility:

• Builds and maintains customer relationships with highly responsive follow-up
• Prepare quotes & coordinate purchase orders with production
• Create high level reports regarding projected sales, conversion, or any KPIs
• Conduct weekly sales meetings with senior management
• Provide technical sales support and liaison with engineering department

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Entry level to experienced in technical sales and/or optics/military/defense industries
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft Office suite including advanced analysis in Excel
• Be creative and flexible, with a no task is too small attitude

Hours are M-F 8:00-5:00. Full benefits, medical, 401K, performance bonuses

Sales Administrator

We are looking for a sales engineer / administrator that excels in a high-paced multi-tasking environment. 

PLX provides high precision solutions that fit the demands of a new generation of optical requirements for the Defense, Aerospace and Commercial industries, including such clients as Lockheed Martin, JPL, Raytheon and, Northrop Grumman Corporation . PLX is a registered ISO 9001 company with over 30 patents for innovative optical products. Our extensive in-house manufacturing and environmental testing facilities, performance testing capabilities and state-of-the-art optical analysis equipment provide total quality management and accountability. Founded in 1955 as Precision Lapping and Optical Company, PLX’s history of innovation and problem solving has made it the world’s leader in Hollow Retroreflector and Monolithic Optical Structure Technology (M.O.S.T.™).

Position Primary Responsibility:

• Prepare quotes & coordinate purchase orders with production
• Create high level reports regarding projected sales, conversion, or any KPIs
• Follow-up with customers regarding pricing, lead times, or any other inquiries

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA is a plus
• At least 1-2 years of sales experience 
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft Office suite including advanced analysis in Excel
• Be creative and flexible, with a no task is too small attitude

Hours are M-F 8:00-5:00. Full benefits, medical, 401K, performance bonuses

Quality Control Manager / Engineer

• 5+ years experience as a Quality Manager / Engineer.
• First Article Inspections. Environmental testing of products.
• Completely proficient in ISO9001 standards.
• Fully versed in CMM operation and programming. 
• Strong computer skills. MS Office and manufacturing software.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills. 
• Excellent organizational and supervisory skills are essential.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, multi-task, deadline oriented environment.

Quality Control Inspector

• Read blueprints and use measuring equipment.
• Inspect quality of final product.
• Inspect incoming parts.
• In process inspection.

Machinist for Glass Machine Shop

PLX Inc Transforming Optical Structure Technology through Innovative System Integration.

PLX’s history of innovation and problem solving has made it the world’s leader in the optical field. We are providing solutions that fit the demands of a new generation of optical requirements for the Defense, Aerospace and Commercial industries.

PLX is a registered ISO 9001 company, design and manufacture products that meet demanding Military and Aerospace Specs, received over 30 patents for innovative optical products.

PLX is an equal opportunity employer who supports diversity in the workplace. We are looking for a Machinist for Glass Machine Shop to join our team, with ample opportunity for growth within the company.

This is a very exciting opportunity for the right individual. If you are looking to establish yourself within a growing and solid company, PLX is the place for you.

We are looking for a skilled machinist to operate a variety of machines to perform assigned tasks. Machinist will produce precision parts using both manual and automated equipment and accurate measurements. A great machinist needs to possess manual dexterity and an eye for detail. They must also have knowledge of mathematics and mechanics as well as respect for safety precautions.

The goal is to ensure effective production operations and optimize procedures.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but not limited to:

• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Experience in using machines (surface grinders, milling machines, etc.
• Work in accordance to process procedures, work order instructions, blueprints and other production documents.
• Perform detail work, which may include blocking with wax, de-blocking, cleaning, inspection and other similar functions.
• Assist with troubleshooting problems with equipment, devices or products.
• Maintain equipment. Detect and correct minor machine malfunctions and perform daily and monthly machine maintenance as directed.
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean work area.
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
• Good at math with analytical abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship will be an asset.
• Knowledge of working on CNC will be a plus.

Hours are M-F 7:30 – 4:00, full benefits, medical, 401K, bonuses.

Job type: full-time

Opto-Mechanical Engineer opportunity with our established, Hi-tech, growing optics company.

PLX Inc. is an innovative, precision-optical design and manufacturing company, developing unique technologies for Military, Aerospace, and Commercial/Industrial customers, in diverse applications such as Spectroscopy, Boresighting, laser tracking, military fire control, environmental monitoring and satellite ranging. PLX optics are also extensively used in university research and science labs around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with management on products and customer requirements.
• Design and develop opt-mechanical assemblies and sub-systems.
• Design and build prototypes, create detailed drawings and instructions for production.
• Responsible for technical documentation (Models, CAD drawings, Simulations, BOM's etc.) relevant to the optical design.
• Prepare product technical requirements and specifications.
• Interact with other engineering groups, as well as cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Supply Chain.
• Work on projects independently, and with a multi-disciplined team of scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, sales, and marketing.

Qualifications:

• MS in Opto-Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience and understanding of optics and opto-mechanical best practices.
• Experience with optical tests such as interferometers, beam profilers, and metrology.
• Understanding of optical concepts such as ray aberrations, waves, diffraction, interference, Gaussian propagation, laser, imaging, etc.
• Willing to share expertise and train others to further the organization.
• Proficient at using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SolidWorks. 
• Knowledge of lasers and ray tracing a plus.
• Able to analyze and synthesize complex or diverse information. Collect research data. 

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance, Profit Sharing, and 401K.
• Paid vacations. PLX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Key growth position with company.

Opticians

• Must have hands-on experience working with flat optics.
• Must be able to achieve lambda/20 flatness on pitch polishers and CP.
• Must be proficient in reading and comprehending blueprints.
• Manufacturing software experience a plus.
• Must be well organized, energetic, personable, reliable and dedicated.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Master Optician

• Master optician with hands-on experience for high accuracy flat optics
• Must have 5 years hands on experience in high accuracy flat optics
• Must be able to achieve Lambda /20 and 60/40 SQ on pitch polishers and production CP equipment
• Have knowledge of Blanchard grinders, surface grinders and lapping machines is a plus.
• Bright, creative, energetic, open-minded, excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork attitude

Spindle Polishers

• 2 years + experience working on polishing spindles for flat optics is a plus.
• Must have 2 years + handling precision optics. 
• Must be proficient in reading and comprehending blueprints.
• Manufacturing software experience a plus.
• Must be well organized, energetic, personable, reliable and dedicated.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Willing to train the right person.

Grinders (Glass Machine Shop)

• Optical Machine shop grinding experience required.
• Have knowledge of Blanchard grinders, surface grinders and lapping machines is a plus.
• Must be proficient in reading and comprehending blueprints.
• Manufacturing software experience a plus.
• Must be well organized, energetic, personable, reliable and dedicated.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Willing to train the right person.

Machinist / Tool Maker

• 8+ years machine shop experience.
• CNC experience is required.
• Knowledge of conventional machinery.
• Tooling, Milling machine and Lathe experience a must.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Ability to maintain, repair and troubleshoot shop machinery.
• Must be well organized, responsible, efficient and have the ability to multi-task.

Micro Assemblers

• Must be mechanically inclined and have mechanical assembly experience.
• Must be proficient in reading and comprehending blueprints.
• Must be energetic, personable, reliable and dedicated.
• Manufacturing software experience is a plus.
• Must be extremely organized and possess excellent communication skills.
• Willing to train the right person.