Sr Optical Design Engineer - MicroscopyImaging - New Jersey
Sr Optical Design Engineer - MicroscopyImaging - New Jersey
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Sr. Optical Design Engineer Microscopy/Imaging New Jersey
Location: Newton NJ
Compensation: 150k Base Salary
Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Insurance Long Term Disability 401K
Contact: Andrew Millar; ;
Iris Scientific is a specialty recruitment agency laser focused on sales marketing and development roles in the North American Scientific Instrumentation Industry.
We are working with a market leading global microscopy and optical instrumentation manufacturer to find an Senior Optical Design Engineer Microscopy/Imaging. The candidate should be ideally based locally withinnorthern New Jersey.
The Senior Optical Design Engineer is responsible for the design characterization and manufacturing implementation of high end microscopy objective lenses and other imaging lenses.
This is an exciting and rewarding role for someone who loves:
- design of high end scientific optical systems
- working in a hands on engineering environment
- achieving team based goals as both a contributor and as a leader
- pushing the limits of engineering in a fast paced environment
We are looking for someone with the unique combination of:
- 5 years experience designing and characterizing diffraction limited multielement lens systems
- a degree in optical engineering
- experience with implementing designs to at least a prototype stage
- experience with Solidworks and Zemax and/or other modelling software
If this sounds like you please get in touch!
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 New Jersey from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other locations throughout the US or internationally.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum of 510 years of demonstrated experience designing and characterizing diffraction limited multielement lens systems (ideally microscope objective lenses).
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
Other Requirements
- US Citizenship or Green Card is required
- Valid drivers license is highly recommended
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
