Optical Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Facilitate face-to-face meetings with customers to understand their needs and present IDEX solutions.

• Collaborate with the sales team to offer technical insights and formulate effective sales strategies.

• Assess and validate customer opportunities for alignment with Material Science Solutions through commercial tools.

• Conduct both sequential and non-sequential optical modeling using Zemax OpticStudio or similar software.

• Design and enhance 3D optical systems.

• Develop and guide solutions from initial concept to prototype stage.

• Work closely with both internal and external stakeholders on specifications, testing methods, and production techniques.

• Create specifications and drawings for optical components.

• Provide documentation of requirements for the procurement and fabrication of optical components.

• Derive lens, coating, and optical system requirements based on customer interactions and documentation.

• Collaborate with opto-mechanical and CAD designers to establish tooling, optical mounting, and user interface requirements.

• Design feasibility experiments for opto-mechanical subsystems utilizing simulation tools.

• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.

• Coordinate with product managers, engineers, supply chain, and QA to align solutions with customer and market needs.

• Resolve issues related to IDEX solutions for customer complaints and product returns.

• Determine baseline product and solution value in relation to the market, competitors, and key suppliers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an optics-related engineering discipline with 2 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree in a closely related field combined with 2 years of relevant experience.

• At least 2 years of experience in lens design and optical tolerance analysis, which includes sensitivity and Monte Carlo analysis, as well as compiling and interpreting results to guide manufacturing specifications and processes.

• Strong understanding of fabrication techniques and relevant specifications for spherical and aspheric optical components.

• Familiarity with precision alignment and metrology techniques.

• Ability to write technical reports in both detailed written formats and concise pictorial oral presentation formats.

• Practical knowledge of optical testing and evaluation equipment and procedures.

• Direct experience in specifying and testing optical-based integrated systems.

• Proficiency with one or more optical design software packages, such as Zemax.

• Exceptional verbal communication skills.

• Capability to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.

• Willingness to travel as necessary to meet with customers, partners, and participate in industry events (less than 25%).

• Experience with stray light and thermal analysis in optical modeling.

• Proficient in programming (C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar) and native optical design programming languages, including the development of scripts and API tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Eligibility for performance-based bonus plans.