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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Not Applicable
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Design, build, align, and test custom laser systems and opto-electronic assemblies, including developing fixtures and rapidly prototyping assemblies. Measure and validate optical components, source specialized equipment and components, and prepare technical documentation such as inspection reports and test plans.
Job details
Photonics Engineer Company Overview World Star Tech is a leading manufacturer of laser systems for biomedical, instrumentation, and machine vision applications. Based in Markham, our modern facility is home to a dynamic team working on cutting-edge photonics technology. We are currently seeking a Photonics Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is creative, technically skilled, and passionate about hands-on optical experiments and building laser systems. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and bringing advanced laser systems to life, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and test custom laser systems and modules. Perform hands-on optical alignment of lasers and photonic assemblies. Develop custom tooling and fixture solutions for assembly and testing. Conduct measurement, characterization, and validation of optical components. Prepare detailed technical documentation, including inspection reports, test plans, and results. Source components, fixtures, and specialized test equipment. Rapidly prototype opto-electronic assemblies to support product development. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Experience handling and characterizing photonic assemblies (lasers, detectors, etc.). Skilled in building and aligning opto-electronic assemblies. Proficient with small, sensitive optical component alignment techniques. Experience using AutoCAD. Experience with Zemax is an asset. Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Legally eligible to work in Canada. What We Offer The opportunity to work with a dynamic, ambitious team. Competitive compensation, health, and medical benefits. Access to a state-of-the-art lab and engineering tools. The ability to make a visible impact and contribute meaningfully to company growth. An on-site basketball court and gym.
What you’ll do
Design, build, align, and test custom laser systems and opto-electronic assemblies, including developing fixtures and rapidly prototyping assemblies. Measure and validate optical components, source specialized equipment and components, and prepare technical documentation such as inspection reports and test plans.
Requirements
A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, physics, or a related field is required, along with experience handling and characterizing photonic assemblies and building and aligning opto-electronic assemblies. Candidates should be skilled in aligning small, sensitive optical components, have AutoCAD experience, communicate effectively in English, and be legally eligible to work in Canada; Zemax experience is an asset.
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- State-of-the-Art Lab and Engineering Tools
- On-Site Basketball Court
- On-Site Gym
Listed skills
- Technical Documentation · Preferred
- AutoCAD · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Laser System Design
- Optical Alignment
- Opto-Electronic Assembly
- Photonic Assembly Characterization
- Optical Component Measurement
- System Testing and Validation
- Tooling and Fixture Development
- Rapid Prototyping
- Technical Documentation
- Component Sourcing
- AutoCAD
- Zemax
- Optical Experimentation
- English Communication
Job areas
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
- Technology