Optical Design Engineer

SUMMARY:

The role of the optical design engineer is to support new product development by performing optical designs and tolerance analysis. They will generate design reports, engineering drawings, lithography mask data, and enter specifications into the manufacturing execution system.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Work with sales to create preliminary feasibility and design studies
• Work with multi-functional teams to design for manufacturability
• Work with logistics to initiate system specifications in the manufacturing execution system
• Work with manufacturing to estimate optical performance impact of defects
• Perform analysis in MatLAB or other programming languages
• Attend weekly production meetings and offer input as required
• Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering/Science; Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in optics
• Prefer ZEMAX experience
• Prefer good understanding of Fourier optics/ Fourier transforms
• Prefer Matlab experience
• Prefer Object-Oriented programming experience in C++/C#
• An understanding of vector and scalar wave modeling is a plus
• Optical testing and Cleanroom experience is a plus
• Ability to read and generate simple CAD drawings is a plus

REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED):

• Familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel to author technical documentation
• Ability to work with others in complex management matrix structure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must possess “soft skills”: conflict resolution and negotiation, personal effectiveness, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, team building, and influencing skills
• Expertise in dealing with people effectively and politely
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.