R&D Optical Engineer
About The Position
As the world leader in non-destructive testing (NDT), Waygate Technologies offers the broadest portfolio of industrial inspection solutions. Our solutions include radiography and computed tomography (CT), remote visual inspection, ultrasound and eddy current technologies. We ensure safety, quality and productivity for our customers across major industries around the world. As an R&D Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing optical systems from ideation through implementation, including lens design, optical packaging, prototyping, and validation activities. You will adhere to business standards, engineering best practices, and product/program requirements throughout the development lifecycle. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure optical components are manufacturable and meet performance expectations. Partnering with suppliers to optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, and long-term production consistency will be key. Performing optical modeling and analysis, including alignment methods, lens selection, modulation transfer function (MTF) analysis, and field of view (FOV) optimization is crucial. Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure successful transition from development to production, investigating emerging optical technologies and contributing to innovation efforts and patent development, and maintaining accurate design records, test reports, and technical documentation are also key responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in the design and development of optical products.
- Experience in optical system design.
- Knowledge of optical alignment methods, lens selection, MTF analysis, and FOV optimization.
- Hands‑on experience with optical design software such as Code V and/or Zemax.
- Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
Responsibilities
- Designing and developing optical systems from ideation through implementation, including lens design, optical packaging, prototyping, and validation activities.
- Adhering to business standards, engineering best practices, and product/program requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
- Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure optical components are manufacturable and meet performance expectations.
- Partnering with suppliers to optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, and long-term production consistency.
- Performing optical modeling and analysis, including alignment methods, lens selection, modulation transfer function (MTF) analysis, and field of view (FOV) optimization.
- Supporting NPI activities to ensure successful transition from development to production.
- Investigating emerging optical technologies and contributing to innovation efforts and patent development.
- Maintaining accurate design records, test reports, and technical documentation.
Benefits
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
- Thrift Plan (401k)
- Health & welfare programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
