Staff Optical Process Engineer, XR

Google•San Jose, CA

13d•$188,000 - $274,000

About The Position

As a Staff Optical Process Engineer, you’ll be leading the process development for critical optical components for AR/VR display systems such as lenses, waveguide and module assemblies. In this role, you will focus on process development, and manufacturing readiness for optical components and modules. You will be data‑driven and experienced in precision optical molding, optical semiconductor processes and high precision automated assembly processes. For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. The XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience working in mass production optical manufacturing and process engineering (i.e., high-precision molding process development of optical components, high-precision tooling for optical/opto-mechanical components, modeling, or tolerancing).
3 years of experience in technical leadership.
Experience with optical metrology devices (i.e., CMM, OMM, or interferometry).
Experience managing domestic and international vendors.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
Experience in precision molding technologies for optical components.
Experience in display/camera optical systems for MP products.
Experience in ophthalmic process.

Responsibilities

Develop precision optical components for AR/VR devices from concept to mass production.
Manage external vendor collaborations and oversee Design for Manufacturing (DFM), including material selection, process optimization, metrology, and quality control.
Design and optimize manufacturing process flows, and design and develop manufacturing tooling.
Manage the process major issue list, conduct process troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Identify novel materials and fabrication techniques in optical surface generation, and optical coating to enable future generation optics and displays.
Assist in the development of test methods for optical components and ensure timely alignment of QC methods between upstream and downstream processes.