Optical Engineer

Responsibilities

Development and application of devices that use light and optics. These could be anything from a basic telescope to a high-tech medical laser
Develop and execute alignment procedures for complex optical systems given the optical prescription and system requirements
Independent optical engineering contributor in an inter-disciplinary program team
Designing, constructing, documenting and evaluating new optical laser products
Optical system design with lenses, diffractive elements, fibers and active elements
Perform data analysis/processing using industry standard software (Zemax, Code V, 4Sight, MetroPro, MATLAB etc.)
Provide technical solutions to various optics related problems
Provide thorough documentation of work performed
Develop plans and procedures for fabrication of components, and for assembly, test and integration of optical systems
Serve as technical interface to optical component suppliers
Conduct engineering analyses and evaluation of optical systems
The successful candidate will contribute to the research and engineering of the next generation laser products as well as provide support to existing products
Contributing new and unique ideas as a member of a highly skilled technical team

Passionate about optics and lasers
CW and pulsed light measurements skills down to ps level
Have a deep understanding of optical principles and design
Experience designing optical components and assemblies
SM and MM fibers and fiber optic components hands-on experience
Knowledge of semiconductor laser operation, optical beam shaping and optics & mechanics 3D design
Handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously within a rapidly changing environment
Have a curious demeanour and enjoy solving difficult problems
Experience with MATLAB or Python is considered a plus
Team-player who both shares and also listens
As a member of the engineering team, this position will work closely with other engineers in the design and development of state-of-the-art laser industry. The successful candidate must excel in a project team environment, be able to find solutions to problems from rough requirements and have a commitment to high product quality
Good technical documentation skills in written English
Organized, methodical and careful with Strong self-motivation
BS in Optical Engineering or Physics
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills for interfacing with senior management and customers as well as mentoring of younger engineers
Proven ability to work well in a team environment