IQ Lab™ Engineer

Optikos, LLC.•Wakefield, MA

10d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optikos LLC is seeking a skilled, motivated, and detail-oriented IQ Lab Engineer for its IQ Lab Services team. The role supports the optical metrology group by performing precision optical measurements, analyzing data, and ensuring quality for customer products. It is a hands-on, in-office position at the company’s Wakefield, Massachusetts facility and involves collaboration with other metrology engineers and departments. The engineer independently manages assigned testing projects, including budget, schedule, and technical risk; communicates results and updates to customers; and participates in customer meetings and on-site visits. The role also contributes to equipment maintenance and calibration, lab organization, project and material-tracking procedures, quoting and pre-sales support, and support for field and other engineering teams. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; Optikos does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
0–3 years of experience in a metrology or optical engineering environment.
Understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation related to optical systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with optical metrology equipment, with interferometers, autocollimators, optical flats, and wavefront sensors preferred.
Knowledge of optical design parameters and software.
Experience with data analysis or metrology software.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned IQ Lab testing projects.
Contribute to maintenance and calibration/certification of IQ Lab equipment.
Contribute to maintaining order and cleanliness of the IQ Lab space.
Follow procedures for project checklists and tracking customer-supplied materials.
Independently manage assigned IQ Lab testing projects for budget, schedule, and technical risk.
Communicate updates and results to customers.
Participate in meetings with customers to address questions or concerns about testing results.
Host customers on-site during testing.
Support field support and other engineering teams as needed.
Review lens specifications and testing requests to support IQ Lab quoting activities.
Provide Sales with technical input for custom quotes.
Participate in pre-sales meetings with customers inquiring about testing support.
Notify Sales and the IQ Lab Supervisor about additional testing opportunities with IQ Lab customers.