Research and Development; R&D Optical Integration Engineer

Research and Development (R&D) Optical Integration Engineer

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Position: Research and Development (R&D) Optical Integration Engineer

Corporate Office: San Ramon, California

Relocation Assistance: No

Closing: Continuous Recruitment. We are accepting and reviewing all qualified applicants.

Application: A detailed cover letter and resume are required for screening.

Salary: On-Target Earnings (OTE) includes a starting range of $137,000 – $169,000.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Engineering – Optical Engineering, Physics is highly desirable.
• Must have broad experience and knowledge in the principle and integration of optical components for light scattering and UV-visible absorption.
• Minimum 2-6 years of experience in a related position designing measuring instruments from the ground up with optical components.
• Must be well‑versed with necessary tools to analyze the performance of the optical components and integrated system.
• Requires successful track record of product development, product launch, and testing on product concepts for biopharmaceutical and medical applications; able to devise comprehensive design of experiment to validate concepts and test.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of basic principles, theories, concepts, techniques, and a working knowledge of engineering disciplines and product development processes.
• Demonstrated capacity for solving problems.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Capable of handling multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, as well as working both independently and within a team.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft tools, including Word, Excel, MS Project, Access, PowerPoint; CAD, Solid Works, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Project management skills, problem solving skills, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to influence and gain acceptance and enhances company R&D capabilities.
• Prior experience developing and testing optical systems for bio‑medical, and diagnostics applications is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with various types of light sources, including but not limited to LEDs and Lasers.
• Knowledge and experience with various types of detectors, including but not limited to photodiodes, PMTs and cameras. Must have experience with detection of low light signals (photon counting regime).
• Demonstrated experience designing full optical systems, utilizing components such as lenses, optical filters, and diffraction gratings. Applications must include fluorescence detection and imaging, microscopy, and absorbance‑based measurement.
• Expert level proficiency in Zemax (Non‑Sequential and Sequential mode). Data analysis with MATLAB, Python or other similar tools.
• Good presentation skills; must be able to clearly and concisely present complex ideas to a multidisciplinary group.
• Good documentation skills; ability to capture technical details in a concise and clear manner according to good documentation practices.

Job Responsibilities And Expectations:

• Leads and functions as a contributing member of multidisciplinary project team in the design, selection, integration, and verification of various off‑the‑shelf optical components for the development of new instrumentation for biopharmaceutical and medical applications.
• Conducts research and concept prototyping for new product development or integration to the existing products.
• Contribute inventions, new design or techniques to solve technical problems or improve existing product processes.
• Communicates ongoing research, product development, and testing with appropriate stakeholders.
• Develops protocols, processes, procedures, work instructions, and equipment specifications, and all other requirements for new products.
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