Senior Principal Optical Engineer

5 days ago


Irvine, California, United States Atotech Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Optical Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our optical engineering group, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex optical systems, leading cross-functional development activities, and providing technical leadership in the design and development of optical systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interpret customer requirements and translate system or subsystem requirements into optical design and manufacturing requirements
  • Conduct optical system modeling and tolerancing analysis with full consideration of alignment process, metrology, system calibrations, opto-mechanical design limitations, and manufacturability
  • Investigate various design and testing options accounting for cost, manufacturability, performance, quality, reliability, and schedule
  • Provide leadership with well-structured technical recommendations to support the decision process
  • Lead and participate in feasibility studies, product development, and sustaining activities with cross-functional teams
  • Follow the design process, including design reviews, part procurement from vendors, testing, integration, and release
  • Design and implement optical alignment, metrology processes, and test/tooling fixtures to achieve targeted optical performance
  • Develop and execute product verification tests. Troubleshoot subsystems and final systems
Requirements
  • Master's degree in optical engineering, physics, or equivalent with 10+ years of experience
  • Good grounding in optics principles and opto-mechanical design is required, and knowledge of lasers is an advantage
  • Lens design and optical analysis skills are prerequisites, as well as knowledge of the practical aspects of system alignment, integration, and testing
  • Deep understanding of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and metrology and how to incorporate this into your optical designs
  • Experience in developing and implementing test procedures and evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation
  • Hands-on experience in assembling, aligning, and testing optical systems
What We Offer
  • Salary Pay Range: $139,200 to $258,600 per year
  • Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS
  • Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement


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