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Updated on 9/10/2026

Ocean Optics

Ocean Optics

51-200 employees

Manufactures portable spectrometers and sensing solutions

No salary listed

Broken Arrow, OK, USA

In Person

Night shift: Monday through Thursday, 3:15 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.; overtime and Fridays may be required.

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
ERP
SAP Products
Oracle

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Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other documents.
  • Aptitude in applying basic mathematical concepts for measurements and calculations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Capability to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common-sense understanding.
  • Competence in problem-solving involving several variables in standardized situations.
  • Basic computer skills for navigating business systems and performing data entry.
  • Attention to detail when entering inventory transactions and job time into the enterprise resource planning system.
  • Experience using business systems such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle, or D365.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
  • Effective multitasking capabilities for efficient workflow management.
Responsibilities
  • Determine the required thickness of disk material using established formulas and procedures.
  • Cut materials using cutting tables or square shears.
  • Set up the proper die in a hydraulic or air press.
  • Blank and form material while conducting burst testing.
  • Adjust burst pressure through annealing or stress relieving in heat-treat ovens.
  • Perform temperature testing when required.
  • Record pertinent lot-card data accurately, stamp disk name tags, and attach them to the disk assembly.
  • Operate air and hydraulic presses, ovens, power and hand shears, nibblers, punches, layout equipment, punch presses, and other equipment necessary for fabrication.
  • Ensure shipments are accurate, meet specification requirements and current work instructions, and are dispatched on time.
  • Notify the appropriate supervisor of problems and develop effective work plans to maintain job schedules.
  • Check all parts and implement necessary corrections to meet customer requirements.
  • Enter inventory transactions in the enterprise resource planning system and clock into jobs to accurately record time worked.

Ocean Optics makes compact spectroscopy hardware and related optical sensing tools. Its flagship products are miniature, portable spectrometers used to measure light across wavelengths for scientists and engineers in fields like chemical analysis, environmental monitoring, and industrial sensing. The devices work by detecting light that passes through or reflects from a sample and translating it into a spectrum—the distribution of light by wavelength—using optical components and a small detector. The company differentiates itself with a modular approach and small, affordable spectrometers that can be integrated into custom systems or handheld devices, enabling researchers to build compact spectroscopic tools rather than relying on large, expensive lab equipment. Ocean Optics' goal is to broaden access to spectral data by providing versatile, scalable sensing solutions that allow users to deploy spectroscopy across a wide range of applications and environments.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dunedin, Florida

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Halma reported 16.2% photonics organic profit growth on June 11, 2026.
  • Ocean Optics launched the SR2 spectrometer on July 30, 2026, with higher speed and SNR.
  • Bioz tools drove record engagement in June 2025, strengthening inbound demand and citations.

What critics are saying

  • Edmund Optics now controls a major global channel and can squeeze margins by 2027.
  • Compact spectrometers face commoditization from Avantes, Hamamatsu, and Ocean Insight’s own resellers.
  • If Halma reallocates capital toward faster-growth photonics, Ocean Optics loses strategic priority.

What makes Ocean Optics unique

  • Ocean Optics commercialized the first miniature spectrometer and still defines portable spectroscopy.
  • Halma listed Ocean Optics across six global offices on August 26, 2026.
  • The September 22, 2025 Edmund Optics deal extends reach without building a sales force.

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Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

4%
Ocean Optics
Aug 12th, 2025
Ocean Optics Partners with Edmund Optics for Global Distribution

ORLANDO, Fla. - (August 14, 2025) - Ocean Optics, a pioneer in modular spectroscopy and a trusted name in optical sensing, is proud to announce a new Supplier Partner relationship with Edmund Optics.

Ocean Optics
Jun 23rd, 2025
Ocean Optics Launches Bioz Tool

To further enhance visibility and engagement, Ocean Optics has also added a Bioz Homepage Banner, ensuring that visitors immediately discover the powerful citation management capabilities available on its website.

EIN News
Sep 8th, 2023
Ocean Insight Announces Richard Curran as New President

Ocean Insight announces Richard Curran as new president.

Ocean Insight
Jun 22nd, 2023
Women in Engineering Day 2023

Ocean Insight has been named the Best Place to Work in both Central Florida and New York state.

Ocean Insight
May 3rd, 2023
Press Release: New Ocean SR series

Orlando, Florida, USA (May 4, 2023) – Ocean Optics, a brand of Ocean Insight, introduces compact, versatile Ocean SR series spectrometers distinguished by their rapid spectral acquisition speed and high signal to noise ratio (SNR) performance.