Optical Scientist
Optical Scientist
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Job Description
Purpose of the Position
This position is for an entry to midlevel individual who has an optics background. Position entails the development and design of new products for Thorlabs Spectral Works (TSW) textured AR product line as well as supporting development efforts for Reticles Test Targets and SERS (Surfaced Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy) product lines.The Scientist will be responsible for managing projects from concept to finished product. Although the location of the position is in Columbia SC in very limited cases it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.
Must be US Person able to work on ITAR products
Essential Job Functions include the following but are not limited to:
Maintain and adhere to stringent cleanroom protocols including gowning contamination control and environmental monitoring to ensure a pristine fabrication environment.
Design develop and fabricate metasurface optics using advanced nanofabrication techniques ensuring high precision and quality in the final products.
Execute photolithography processes including mask alignment exposure and development to pattern microscale and nanoscale features on substrates.
Operate and optimize equipment for thinfilm deposition such as sputtering electron beam evaporation or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to achieve desired optical properties.
Perform dry and wet etching processes to transfer patterns into substrates with a focus on achieving high resolution and accurate feature dimensions.
Utilize advanced metrology tools such as optical spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to characterize the structural and optical properties of fabricated devices.
Analyze and optimize fabrication processes to improve yield uniformity and performance of metasurface/textured optics and photolithography products.
Collect and analyze experimental data and prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings process improvements and product performance.
Perform regular maintenance and calibration of cleanroom equipment to ensure consistent and reliable operation.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including engineers physicists and technicians to develop innovative Metasurface/textured designs and integrate them into larger optical systems.
The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience:
- 23 years industry experience or related lab experience in the field of physics or optical engineering
Education:
- Bachelors degree in physics chemistry or related engineering field.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrated technical background and hands on experience in such fields as optics optomechanical design laser optics polarization microscopy and telecommunications. Hands on experience with optics including alignment measurement and testing
- Knowledge of optics theory design fabrication assembly and test techniques
- Experience with SolidWorks CAD or other modeling software and ability to understand technical drawings
- Experience using metrology equipment including calipers interferometers spectrophotometers microscopes lab setups and other devices
- Strong ability to take initiative demonstrate innovation and flexibility/adaptability in a fastpaced & dynamic environment
Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identify or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an atwill employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
Benefits
Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance company paid life insurance a generous PTO package a 401(k) plan and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.
Employment Type
Full-Time
