Optical Metrology Engineer Optical Metrology

Join Amazon Lab126 a dynamic research and development company known for designing cuttingedge consumer electronics such as Kindle Fire tablets Fire TV and Amazon Echo. Were seeking a skilled Display Optical Metrology Engineer to leads measurement test and evaluation of optical components systems and algorithms throughout Amazons product development process. In this role youll collaborate with a diverse team to drive the conception design and optimization of display components quantifying and validating high quality end user experiences. You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.

Key job responsibilities
* You will guide the architecture design development qualification and implementation of optical measurement solutions for product components and devices such as displays light sources LEDs and diffusers.
* Able to carry out fundamental technology investigations of complex optical modules to define internal and external customer specifications for mass production.
* Design and develop optical metrology systems for characterizing display technologies defining lab and inline workflows and standard operating procedures.
* Deploy data mining and analysis tools to correlate performance metrics with end user experience providing insights to guide the engineering teams development and product quality control.
* Utilize expertise in algorithm design advanced machine learning and programming of electrooptical hardware to drive innovation in display technology.
* Use a deep understanding of Customer Experience (CX) and User Experience (UX) principles to design experiments and conduct user studies for component and design qualification.
* Apply advanced color science principles to simulate and model optical performance demonstrating accurate representations through simulation by by empirical validation.

About the team
Our team is dedicated to designing and integrating display modules for Kindle and Echo devices. We work collaboratively to meet end product requirements investigating various display modules integrating subcomponents from vendors and testing performance across optical electrical mechanical and process capabilities. With a startup mentality we explore new technologies to enhance our products building demos and architecture documents for ProofOfConcept evaluations. If youre excited about hardware product development new technology investigation and sustaining shipping devices come join us in shaping the future of consumer electronics.

Experience with prototyping and implementation
4 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
Advanced Degree (MS PhD) in in Optical Engineering Optical Sciences Physics Electrical Engineering or related field
Skilled background in color science and photometry including hands on experience with development calibration and test of optical metrology instrumentation.
Able to conduct gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) studies to ensure the accuracy and precision of advanced measurement systems.
3 years of experience in the display industry of delivering products with expertise in display characterization.
Proficiency in programming for test automation and data analysis using languages such as LabVIEW MATLAB Python C# C etc.
Excellent analytical skills handson problemsolving abilities and proficiency in hardware testing and troubleshooting.

Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
Strong background in machine vision systems and experience with computer vision image processing and machine learning.
Experience in display system bringup debug fault detection root cause analysis and failure analysis.
Demonstrated expertise in developing hardware test solutions including collaboration with internal and thirdparty vendors particularly in areas such as image processing computer vision and optical test & calibration automation.
Good understanding of EPD/OLED/LCD panel design frontofscreen quality definition display materials and processing and optoelectrical testing.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.