Skills and Qualifications :

- Understanding of optics and opto-electronic devices fundamentals and an ability to clearly convey an understanding to others.

- Extensive domain knowledge in opto-mechanical design, designs of complex systems, and automation engineering in the areas of automated test equipment, semiconductor capital equipment and optical and vision systems development.

- Hands on laboratory experience with optical components and lenses, cameras, lasers, LEDs, multilayer coatings, illumination and imaging optics.

- Strong knowledge in Physical optics, Fourier optics and geometrical optics design. 

- Working understanding of optical manufacturing techniques. Ability to interpret measurement data from optical component manufacturers is plus.

- Ability to multi-task and operate efficiently in a fast-paced product development environment with multiple projects at various stages of completion.

- Ability to innovate and architect new product designs when opportunities present.

- Strong proficiency with optics design simulation tools such as Zemax, Code-V is plus.

- Ability to simulate design and analyze data with software package such as Matlab and Python.

- Excellent communication skills with the following: interdepartmental (mechanical, electrical, software, system engineers), cross-functional (sales, marketing)

- Strong oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills - includes ability to present to customers

- Up to 30% travel (intermittent travel to support customer projects)

Responsibilities :

- Often works under the direction or supervision of an Optical Engineering Manager.

- Execution of design projects from concept through delivery.

- Works closely with Project Management (PM) and cross-functional (AME) teams to execute projects to requirements and schedule.

- Works closely with PM and Sales to assess opportunities and perform project estimation tasks.

- Perform technical analysis required (ray-trace, simulation, tolerance and error budgeting) and present results.

- Drive design and build of prototypes.

- Perform characterization and analysis relative to theoretical design and initial requirements.

- Complete documentation required for release to manufacturing.

Required Education and/or Experience :

1. MS/PhD degree in Physics (PhD preferred).

2. 1-2 years of demonstrated engineering & product development experience is plus.

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