Optical Engineer

The Optical Engineer challenges in a few words:

• Averna is seeking a highly innovative motivated and talented Optical Engineer with leadership capabilities and with experience in Optical and Opto-Mechanical Design to join our team. As a member of the Hardware Engineering Team the Optical Engineer will contribute directly to the execution of Averna technology and product development projects & strategy through technical product development. Working on cutting edge solutions the Hardware Engineering Team is responsible for a wide array of new product development and advanced technology development programs in support of Averna multi-year product and technology roadmap. 

Essential Duties

• Often works under the direction or supervision of an Optical Engineering Manager.
• Execution of design projects from concept through delivery.
• Works closely with Project Management (PM) and cross-functional teams to execute projects to requirements and schedule.
• Works closely with PM and Sales to assess opportunities and perform project estimation tasks.
• Perform technical analysis required (ray-trace simulation tolerance and error budgeting) and present results.
• Drive design and build of prototypes. Perform characterization and analysis relative to theoretical design and initial requirements.
• Complete documentation required for release to manufacturing.

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate in a few words

1. Education:

• Bachelor/MS/PhD degree in Physics.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated engineering & product development experience is plus.

1. Experience:

• Understanding of optics and opto-electronic devices fundamentals and an ability to clearly convey an understanding to others.
• Extensive domain knowledge in opto-mechanical design designs of complex systems and automation engineering in the areas of automated test equipment semiconductor capital equipment and optical and vision systems development.
• Hands on laboratory experience with optical components and lenses cameras lasers LEDs multilayer coatings illumination and imaging optics.
• Strong knowledge in Physical optics Fourier optics and geometrical optics design.
• Working understanding of optical manufacturing techniques. Ability to interpret measurement data from optical component manufacturers is plus.
• Ability to multi-task and operate efficiently in a fast-paced product development environment with multiple projects at various stages of completion.
• Ability to innovate and architect new product designs when opportunities present.
• Strong proficiency with optics design simulation tools such as Zemax Code-V is plus.
• Ability to simulate design and analyze data with software package such as Matlab and Python.
• Excellent communication skills with the following: interdepartmental (mechanical electrical software system engineers) cross-functional (sales marketing)

Additional Information :

Whats in it for YOU

• A multinational high-tech work environment
• Team spirit fun and passion for technology
• Development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary package including benefits
• We are a fair company

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race color religion sexual orientation gender national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time