SENIOR OPTICAL ENGINEER - FAIRPORT, NY

Fit Pay • Fairport, NY

417d • $116,000 - $174,000

About The Position

The Senior Optical Engineer will play a crucial role in developing complex optical systems for consumer electronics. This position involves collaboration with a skilled Optical Engineering team to design, implement, and verify optical components and systems, utilizing advanced optical simulation techniques and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Optical Engineering, Bachelor of Arts in Physics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent academics with a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of optical manufacturing processes and production issues.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in setting schedules and completing tasks.
• Proficiency with complex optical components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex simulations/analysis on optical systems incorporating various surface/object types.
• Expert user of optical simulation software tools and able to complete difficult tasks.
• Specify test plans to validate complex systems with performance requirements.
• Mentor and guide peers in proper optical test equipment utilization.
• Direct and coordinate the manufacture of moderately complex optical prototypes.
• Serve as Optical Engineering project lead for a single project, providing oversight and technical direction.
• Negotiate with cross-functional teams to develop robust optical designs considering tolerances and constraints.
• Collaborate in design reviews, providing comments on optical design aspects.
• Provide technical input to product development plans and concept documents.
• Estimate complex optical designs including tooling, part cost, and design time.
• Effectively communicate optical requirements to external vendors and negotiate performance and cost.
• Expert user of optical test equipment for tolerance alignment in optical systems.
• Contribute to project goal/objectives determination.
• Mentor less experienced Optical Engineers.
• Contribute to advanced technical research on new technologies.
• Independently determine approaches and solutions to technical problems.
• Offer process improvement suggestions and author new procedures as appropriate.
• Interpret industry qualifications to determine relevance and impact on product design.
• Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree