About the role
We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Optical Metrology Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing next-generation physical instrumentation. This role requires a strong technical background in photonics, physics, and engineering, with a focus on high-precision instrument design. The successful candidate will be a key contributor throughout the R&D process, from technology research to product development and manufacturing launch.
Responsibilities
Technology Research:
- Develop optical techniques for physical sensing, including measurement of microscopic displacement, velocity, and rotation
- Contribute your expertise to optical component selection, custom design and characterization, and instrument system design and testing
- Simulate performance of new designs, conduct experiments to discover and understand discrepancies between simulated and actual performance, and optimize design parameters
- Contribute to algorithm development for simulation, data analysis, and operation of software-defined sensor instruments
- Document all work and share relevant results. Prepare reports for internal use, external publication, or patents as appropriate
- Continuously learn and apply knowledge from other areas of science and engineering (electronics, mechanics, physics, signal processing, etc.) to help develop complete instruments as part of a multidisciplinary team
Product Design:
- Develop robust, cost-effective, and manufacturable optical instrument products based on results of technology research
- Work with external suppliers to select components or design custom optics as needed
- Plan and conduct product verification testing, debugging, and optimization to ensure quality
- Provide manufacturing documentation for optical subsystems, and work with manufacturing engineers to launch and support new optical instrument products
Key Competencies
You are:
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both theoretical and practical, with initiative to make new ideas work
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an excellent problem-solver who has overcome complex technical challenges
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a clear communicator and diligent documentor of your work
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highly collaborative, able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
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adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic R&D environment with evolving requirements
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Master's or Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a strong emphasis on optics and photonics. Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience may be considered
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5+ years of experience in optical metrology, photonic engineering, or a related field, preferably in an instrument design role
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Strong theoretical and practical understanding of
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Optics and wave propagation
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Photonic components and related electronic circuitry
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Error sources such as optical aberrations and device noise
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Proficiency in data analysis and mathematical programming languages such as Matlab or Python.
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Proven practical experience with
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Optical lab equipment,
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Photonics components and suppliers,
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Metrology techniques such as interferometry
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Experiment design, prototyping, debugging and product verification
Assets
- Knowledge of electrical engineering or electronic hardware product development
- Knowledge of experimental physics or geophysics
About Pivot + Edge
We believe that the most engaged employees are with companies that share their passions, beliefs, and vision of the future. For organizations trying to communicate their uniqueness to the best talent, it is sometimes difficult to be heard above the big-budget recruiting efforts of the local giants.
We help startups and growing companies get really good at finding great people. We help them discover their unique story, communicate it in creative ways, and build a community of believers that want to be a part of it. Then we help with the nuts and bolts of their hiring and onboarding process to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
About the role
We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Optical Metrology Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing next-generation physical instrumentation. This role requires a strong technical background in photonics, physics, and engineering, with a focus on high-precision instrument design. The successful candidate will be a key contributor throughout the R&D process, from technology research to product development and manufacturing launch.
Responsibilities
Technology Research:
- Develop optical techniques for physical sensing, including measurement of microscopic displacement, velocity, and rotation
- Contribute your expertise to optical component selection, custom design and characterization, and instrument system design and testing
- Simulate performance of new designs, conduct experiments to discover and understand discrepancies between simulated and actual performance, and optimize design parameters
- Contribute to algorithm development for simulation, data analysis, and operation of software-defined sensor instruments
- Document all work and share relevant results. Prepare reports for internal use, external publication, or patents as appropriate
- Continuously learn and apply knowledge from other areas of science and engineering (electronics, mechanics, physics, signal processing, etc.) to help develop complete instruments as part of a multidisciplinary team
Product Design:
- Develop robust, cost-effective, and manufacturable optical instrument products based on results of technology research
- Work with external suppliers to select components or design custom optics as needed
- Plan and conduct product verification testing, debugging, and optimization to ensure quality
- Provide manufacturing documentation for optical subsystems, and work with manufacturing engineers to launch and support new optical instrument products
Key Competencies
You are:
-
both theoretical and practical, with initiative to make new ideas work
-
an excellent problem-solver who has overcome complex technical challenges
-
a clear communicator and diligent documentor of your work
-
highly collaborative, able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
-
adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic R&D environment with evolving requirements
-
Master's or Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a strong emphasis on optics and photonics. Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience may be considered
-
5+ years of experience in optical metrology, photonic engineering, or a related field, preferably in an instrument design role
-
Strong theoretical and practical understanding of
-
Optics and wave propagation
-
Photonic components and related electronic circuitry
-
Error sources such as optical aberrations and device noise
-
Proficiency in data analysis and mathematical programming languages such as Matlab or Python.
-
Proven practical experience with
-
Optical lab equipment,
-
Photonics components and suppliers,
-
Metrology techniques such as interferometry
-
Experiment design, prototyping, debugging and product verification
Assets
- Knowledge of electrical engineering or electronic hardware product development
- Knowledge of experimental physics or geophysics
About Pivot + Edge
We believe that the most engaged employees are with companies that share their passions, beliefs, and vision of the future. For organizations trying to communicate their uniqueness to the best talent, it is sometimes difficult to be heard above the big-budget recruiting efforts of the local giants.
We help startups and growing companies get really good at finding great people. We help them discover their unique story, communicate it in creative ways, and build a community of believers that want to be a part of it. Then we help with the nuts and bolts of their hiring and onboarding process to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.