Design Engineer III Optical Design
Design Engineer III Optical Design
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Job Description
Purpose of the Position
This senior level position is responsible for the optical design tolerancing and characterization of highend color corrected diffraction limited microscope objectives and imaging lenses. An understanding of lens manufacturability alignment and assembly of tightlytoleranced lens systems is required along with the ability to work on optical designs with limited guidance in a fastpaced environment. As a senior member of the engineering team you may be called on to mentor and guide less experienced engineers with projects and technical challenges and to provide longer term guidance on new product areas to pursue. Although the location of the position is in Newton NJ from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.
Essential Job Functions include the following but are not limited to:
- Develops and characterizes highend color corrected diffraction limited microscope objectives and imaging lenses.
- Works closely with mechanical engineers to ensure that mechanical designs meet required system tolerances
- Documents project work and at times leads project and technical discussions
- Monitors and studies the latest trends and technological advancements in the field of optical design and highresolution imaging as they relate to new product ideas
- Works closely with manufacturing on prototypes and takes ownership of the characterization of lens systems
- Develops monitors and maintains product development schedules
- Creates specifications and technical documentation
- Create and present effective technical presentations for product development or training purposes
- Mentor less experienced engineers/draftsman to assure their knowledge and skills provide them the experience they need to complete assigned projects independently efficiently and safely.
- Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas
In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above all positions are also responsible for:
- Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis performing all workrelated tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
- Adhering to Company policies procedures and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.
The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Physical Activities:
The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience designing and characterizing diffraction limited multielement lens systems
Education:
- Minimum of a bachelors degree in Optical Engineering or a related discipline
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of current lens fabrication alignment and assembly techniques
- Experience working with and guiding mechanical engineers towards efficient mechanical lens system designs
- Experience with interferometric testing of diffraction limited lens systems
- Working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks
- Advanced knowledge of Zemax Optical Modeling Software or equivalent
- Strong sense of ownership and work ethic written and verbal communication skills
- Strong ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high quality standards
- Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing priorities
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 identity 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
