Optical Metrology Engineer - Optical Systems

About the role

Devise, build, and maintain instrumentation and comprehensive test methods to measure and analyze ultra-precise optical assemblies. Collaborate with multi-disciplined project teams to design, integrate, and qualify custom metrology equipment. Work as Technical Lead of new programs.

Responsibilities

• Design (or specify for purchase) optical test methods and instrumentation to measure various parameters of optical assemblies.
• Use a wide array of in-house and commercial metrology and software to assess wavefront, polarization, and other optical properties.
• Read and interpret optical drawings containing optical tolerancing and ISO specifications.
• Analyze optical component surface maps to assess complex shapes using Zernike and asphere polynomials.
• Create and document metrology methods and test procedures for transfer to manufacturing.
• Train manufacturing personnel to execute test and measurement tasks.

Requirements

• B.S. in Optics or Physics
• 5-15 years in designing instrumentation for testing precision optical components systems.
• Hands-on metrology laboratory experience required, as is industrial experience in optical metrology.
• Familiarity with optical shop phase measuring interferometers.
• Ability to function on a product development team of multi-disciplinary engineers.
• Experience and understanding of geometrical optics and optical test methods.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings with geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&R).
• Strong presentation and technical writing skills to enable communication within the program team and with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Optics or Physics (Desired)
• Experience with interferometry, wavefront sensing, deflectometry, profilometry, precision tooling, polarization/polarimetry, etc.
• Familiarity with optical and stylus profilometry, roughness measurement, microscopy.
• Familiarity with gauge study and measurement uncertainty assessment.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Matlab, Python, or other analytical software applications is desired.
• Proficiency with phase measuring software from Zygo, 4D, Apre, QED (a plus).

Skills

• Ability to function on a product development team of multi-disciplinary engineers.
• Experience and understanding of geometrical optics and optical test methods.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings with geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&R).
• Strong presentation and technical writing skills to enable communication within the program team and with internal and external customers.
• Experience with interferometry, wavefront sensing, deflectometry, profilometry, precision tooling, polarization/polarimetry, etc.
• Familiarity with optical and stylus profilometry, roughness measurement, microscopy.
• Familiarity with gauge study and measurement uncertainty assessment.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Matlab, Python, or other analytical software applications is desired.
• Proficiency with phase measuring software from Zygo, 4D, Apre, QED (a plus).

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• A 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
• Mixed contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, ranging between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Pay

The range for this position is $112,902.00 - $155,240.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

Typical work hours, M-F, 8am-5pm. Extra and off hours may be required during times of heightened project activity in order to meet deliverables.