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Stephen Roberts

Penfield,NY

Summary

Optical Engineering student with hands-on experience in lens fabrication, optical instrumentation, and precision machining at Thorlabs as an optical technician. Exposure to operating PRO 80 systems, supporting academic research, and applying strong foundations in optics, physics, and metrology.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Optical Technician

Thorlabs: JML Optical Industries
07.2023 - Current
  • Used diamond drills and saws to turn raw glass into blank to be used by other technicians
  • Beveled, grinded, and polished plano jobs and expensive KLA lenses used for semiconductors
  • Learned the basic functions of the PRO 80 GTS, PRO 80 P, and UFF machines.

Crew Member

Dunkin’ Donuts
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Cooperated and communicated with peers and customers
  • Worked at several other locations as needed
  • Optimized sandwich station for maximum speed and quality

Teacher’s Assistant

University of Rochester
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Reviewed professors notes from home
  • Corrected typos & inserted equations as needed

Education

BS - Optical Engineering

Monroe Community College + University of Rochester
Rochester, New York
05.2026

Skills

  • Matlab
  • Python
  • Zemax
  • Code V
  • SolidWorks
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Timeline

Optical Technician

Thorlabs: JML Optical Industries
07.2023 - Current

Crew Member

Dunkin’ Donuts
06.2021 - 07.2023

Teacher’s Assistant

University of Rochester
06.2020 - 08.2020

BS - Optical Engineering

Monroe Community College + University of Rochester

ACTIVITIES/SOCIETIES

  • MCC Optics Club – Member September 2022 – 2023
  • MCC CSTEP – Member September 2022 – 2023
  • Scarlet Knights Soccer Club – Captain September 2016 – October 2020
  • Interim Church Piano Player & Worship Leader - August 2025 - Present

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