Optical Systems Engineer - Charlestown, United States - Quadratic 3D, Inc.

Quadratic 3D, Inc. Charlestown, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to be in a leadership role for the effort to transition our high performing next-generation 3D printers from functional prototype to customer product. Successful candidates will be passionate about optical system design and analysis, 3D printing, prototyping, optical alignment, and working on complex problems that involve advanced optical concepts, materials, mechanics, and systems.

Responsibilities

Work within a cross functional team to strategize and plan for the transition from prototype to shippable product
Perform a wide range of optical engineering tasks at the system and subsystem levels, for example: defining optical system requirements, lens design and tolerancing, optical modeling of imaging and illumination systems, radiometry and throughput calculations, optical alignment, and optical metrology
Specify optical components, such as lasers, LEDs, lenses, diffusers, filters, cameras, and optomechanical mounts
Brainstorm, design, prototype, test, and refine optical systems in support of continuous improvement of printers
Work within a small team to build the first group of printers, and facilitate the transfer to a contract manufacturer
Develop and document the optical alignment process
Perform printer optical testing to specification
Establish optical testing and analysis methods for ensuring consistent printer performance across multiple printers
Contribute toward customer support by creating alignment instructions, use instructions, and alignment tool kits
Travel to customer sites for printer assembly, printer servicing, and customer training
Comply with EH&S requirements and promote safety in the work environment

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years experience designing and developing optical systems in an industrial setting
BS degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
Hands-on experience with building, aligning, and testing optical systems; familiar with standard methods for optical metrology
Experience working with and specifying industrial optical components such as light sources, imaging systems, illumination systems, detectors, optomechanical mounts
Experience in calibration methods, statistical methods, and data analysis methods
Experience working with electromechanical components, such as sensors, motor controllers, motion stages, PLCs, actuators, and embedded automated components
Proficient in Zemax for optical design, analysis, and tolerancing
Highly motivated and enthusiastic problem solver
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Highly collaborative team player with ability to work independently Excellent documentation, experimental design, data collection, and data analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years' experience in design for manufacture, build, and test of industrial automation systems
MS degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
Experience in working closely with an optomechanical engineer to design and develop optomechanical assemblies, as part of an interdisciplinary team
Experience in driving a complex optomechanical product from prototype to product via a phased product development cycle
Experience working within a quality management system (document control, configuration management)
Experience in working with lasers in a laser safe environment
Experience with controlling electromechanical systems using software such as Python or Matlab
Experience in working at customer sites
Experience with LightTools optical simulation software
Electronics background, such as the use of laboratory electronic test equipment, and the fundamentals of analog and digital circuit design
Experience in coding for instrument control and data analysis using Matlab, Python, C++, or equivalent

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation packages in our VC-backed startup
Benefits include a full suite of offerings covering medical, dental, vision and 401k plan.
Beautiful setting looking out over a river and seaport; outdoor seating and picnic areas.
Highly collaborative work environment.

Additional Information

Travel: Travel several times per year to domestic and/or international customer sites
Location: Charlestown, Massachusetts

We value diversity in our company and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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