Automation Systems Engineer

Automation Systems Engineer

Rochester, NY, USA

Full Time

Photonect Interconnect Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Automation Systems Engineer to join our team and drive the development of cutting‑edge automation solutions for fiber‑to‑chip alignment and fusion splicing. In this role, you will play a crucial part in commercializing our benchtop setup into a robust and scalable product.

• Design and implement advanced alignment routines for precise fiber‑to‑chip alignment, ensuring optimal optical coupling and minimizing losses.
• Develop image processing algorithms and computer vision techniques to accurately detect and track fiber cores and chip wave guides.
• Integrate active alignment algorithms with precision motion control systems to achieve sub‑micron alignment accuracy.

• Integrate a CO2 laser fusion splicing system into the automation platform for permanent and low‑loss fiber‑to‑chip interconnections.
• Develop control algorithms and feedback loops to monitor and optimize the fusion splicing process in real‑time.
• Implement calibration routines and testing procedures to ensure reliable and repeatable fusion splicing performance.

• Design and develop hardware interfaces and control systems to integrate various components, such as imaging systems, motion stages, and laser systems.
• Implement automation routines to streamline the entire fiber‑to‑chip alignment and fusion splicing process, from fiber preparation to final interconnection.
• Optimize automation sequences for efficiency, throughput, and scalability, ensuring seamless integration into production environments.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to transition the benchtop setup into a robust and commercially viable product.
• Participate in product design reviews, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Develop user interfaces, documentation, and training materials to support product deployment and customer adoption.

This role does not have fixed requirements; candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automation systems engineering, with a focus on precision motion control and optical systems.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, or LabVIEW.
• Expertise in image processing, computer vision, and machine learning techniques.
• Knowledge of laser systems, particularly CO2 lasers for fusion splicing applications.
• Experience with hardware integration, control systems, and embedded programming.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

$70,000-$110,000 per annum.

Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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