Optical Material Engineer

About the Role

The role is for a senior individual with a PhD preferred, focusing on process research and hands-on characterization, specifically in optical adhesives. A material science background and experience in customized formulation (e.g., from 3M) are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify a custom optically clear adhesive for Rx Last that enables controlled manufacturing rework.
• Ensure the adhesive passes all applicable product reliability requirements after final cure, including after the permitted rework sequence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Material Science, Chemical (Plastic) Engineering, Polymer Science, Optical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing and process development of optical components.
• Experience with optical material development and optical component fabrication techniques and engineering.
• Experience with custom optical clear adhesive formulation development.
• Experience with DOE design and data analysis for problem solving.
• Experience with material characterizations and optical metrology.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in Material Science, Chemical (Plastic) Engineering, Polymer Science, Optical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with optical materials and engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in optical component manufacturing.
• Experience in lamination, coating, and multilayer/multi-material stacks.
• Experience with pressure sensitive adhesives and other types of optical adhesives.

Pay

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $70.00 - $75.00/hour. As a non-exempt position, this role will be eligible for overtime, at 1.5 times the base rate, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health savings account option for qualified medical plan enrollments.
• Accrual of up to 10 paid days off.
• 3 days paid bereavement leave.
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Accommodations for work travel.
• Discretionary performance or recognition bonus.
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement as required by state or local law.