Optical Engineer, Core Systems

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Hardware Engineering – Core Systems, the Optical Engineer will be focused on leading and supporting the development of innovative and robust optical design solutions for next generation Hach sensor products. The Optical Engineer will work closely with both R&D product development teams and advanced research groups to bring these solutions to realization. This position is part of the Core Systems team located in Loveland, Colorado, and will be on-site.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Devise test and validation plans of optical components and help define the respective performance specifications
• Help ensure Loveland R&D Optics Lab meets the current and upcoming product development needs as primary user
• Support the design, characterization, and integration of optical components (e.g., lenses, optical filters, light sources, spectrometers, photodiodes, etc.) into next generation Hach sensor products
• Perform optical modeling of critical component technologies to ensure they meet system requirements
• Lead and conduct research into cutting edge optics technologies and solutions to enable future Hach sensor innovations
• Interface with external vendors to determine optimal and reliable component solutions
• Work closely with Engineering, Project Management and Quality personnel

Qualifications

• BS degree, MS preferred, in the field of Optical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline with 5+ years of experience in Optical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience with developing optics for products
• Demonstrated experience with Design of Experiments and associated methodologies for optical components/systems
• Experience with optical design using standard design software such as Zemax OpticStudio
• Experience in optical lens design and fabrication
• Understanding of opto-mechanical system assembly and packaging, tolerance analysis, and stray light analysis
• Experience with statistical data analysis methods using software such as JMP, MATLAB, Python
• Familiar with optics metrology tools such as monochromators, light power meters, spectrophotometers

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.