Laser Systems Electronic Engineer

Since 1996 Calmar Laser (then Calmar Optcom) has been established as a leading supplier and reliable OEM partner for innovative fiber laser and fiber amplifier solutions.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Calmar has attracted and developed a distinguished team of professionals. Our people are the company’s most valuable asset and provide us with a compelling competitive edge.

We are seeking additional, self-motivated team players to assist in our rapid growth. Here is your opportunity to work for a leader in the world of ultrafast fiber lasers with significant career growth potential.

As a member of R&D team, to assist in the next generation ultrafast fiber laser products.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible in building and developing ultrafast fiber laser prototype, including both fiber and free space optic assemblies. Perform system level testing and diagnosing.
• Understanding Key physical phenomena which influence fiber laser performances both through experimental and theoretical analysis. Collecting and analyzing experimental data.
• Working closely with a small engineering team that includes electrical, mechanical and software engineers to identify the root causes of the interdisciplinary problems and generate creative engineering solutions.
• Understand system requirements, define components specifications and conduct component qualification test.
• Documenting optical design and modification, test methodology, component specifications.
• Working closely with the manufacturing team to transfer the prototype R&D design to manufacturing. Train manufacturing personnel; help resolve manufacturing and testing challenges on the production line.

Requirements:

• MS or higher degree in optics or laser physics (or equivalent).
• Strong hands-on experience in free-space optical system design. Previous experience with high power laser, Ti:
  Sapphire oscillator is a strong plus.
• Good understanding in lasers and nonlinear optics. Previous experience with nonlinear wavelength conversion, optical parametric amplifier is a plus.
• Must be able to work as a team member and across functional boundaries inside the company.
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills.

Job Description:

Calmar is seeking an energetic, motivated sales Engineer to focus on sales and marketing of innovative femtosecond fiber laser products. The customer bases are in the field of academic, research and development as well as OEM, medical, and industrial sectors.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Promote and sell femtosecond fiber laser products such as passively mode-lock fiber lasers, actively-model-locked fiber lasers, chirped pulse amplifiers and Optical Parametric amplifiers.
• Confer with customers to assess needs and to determine system requirements.
• Develop, present, or respond to proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and application solutions.
• Provide technical expertise on products to close on final sale.
• Lead the activities of trade shows to present and promote our products and services.
• Work with technical and quality department to update or modify product configurations to meet customer needs.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers or prospective customers.
• Arrange for demonstrations or trial installations of equipment.
• Create sales or service contracts for products or services.
• Research and identify potential customers for products or services.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in engineering, optics, or physics.
• Solid knowledge of methods showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration etc.
• Excellent knowledge of and experience in Lasers, Fiber Optics, and Laser Applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal and team-oriented skills.

Job Description:

The Electronic Engineer’s responsibilities include, but not limited to, performing Electrical and Firmware design activities, debugging…