Electro Optical Engineer - Lawrence Twp, United States - Datacolor

Description

Datacolor is actively seeking a talented Electro Optical Engineer to join our global workforce.

As a global leader in color management solutions, we specialize in offering instruments, software, and services to improve the precision, performance, and efficiency of the color workflow for our customers.

Our global teams provide sales, service and support in over 100 countries throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia. For more information, visit www.datacolor.


comPosition Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electro-Optical engineer with expertise in design and development of imaging or non-imaging spectrometer.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in electro-optical engineering, optical design, spectroscopy system design, testing, and optimization.

The right person will play a crucial role in advancing our hardware product line and ensuring the highest quality and accuracy in color measurements.

The role offers a unique opportunity for a self-starter to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position is located at Lawrenceville, NJ.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

In this role you will:
Design, develop, and optimize spectrometer modules and systems for precise and accurate color measurement. This includes the design and selection of lenses, filters, diffraction gratings, sensors/cameras, light sources, and signal-processing electronics.
Proficient at calculating or modeling theoretical optical system performance and hands-on lab development and testing experience. In-depth understanding of dynamic range, system noise, quantum yield, optical transmission/reflection, etc. Conduct trade-off analysis to balance cost and performance.
Serve as subject matter expert on optics, gratings, sensors/cameras, illumination sources and accompanying electronics to drive new product development.
Knowledge in optical design software and simulation tools, to optimize spectrometer module design. Conduct noise, tray light and tolerance stack-up analysis to improve system efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to design and build prototypes of spectrometer modules for performance evaluation and testing. Validate the prototypes within the larger system.

Design and develop testing and validation procedures to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and stability of spectrometer modules and their transfer to production.

Identify and resolve technical issues or limitations during the development process.
Document and communicate the technical details of the system and testing results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Stay up to date on emerging trends, technologies, and standards in the field of electro-optics, spectroscopy, and color measurement. Evaluate and recommend potential enhancements or modifications to existing products or future developments.


Experience & Qualifications:

You have:
BS. or M.S degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in electro-optical system design and development.
Experience with spectrometer development, including designing and integrating optical components, detectors/cameras, and light sources.

Proficient at calculating or modeling theoretical optical system performance and hands-on experience in building and testing optical prototypes and conducting performance evaluations.

Solid understanding of electronics, signal processing, and data acquisition systems relevant to spectroscopic instruments.

Experience developing electro-optical products with complex control electronics (e.g., microcontrollers, FPGAs and analog electronics)Experience with design tools (such as Zemax, Python, Solidworks.)Familiar with transfer to production and NPI (New Product Introduction) processes.

Comfort working in a cross-functional product team.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Documenting and communicating the technical details of the system to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


A plus if you have:
Knowledge of color science and color measurementLocation:Datacolor Lawrenceville, NJ office/ Hybrid Schedule

Our Core Values:
Learn, understand and live the Datacolor Core Values of Customer Focus, Execution, Ownership, Team Work, Learning, Ethics, and Passion

Your Benefits:

Datacolor offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes:Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family's needs.

Paid Time OffCommunity Volunteerism OpportunitiesAnnual Bonus Potential for all FT Employees.

Company Matched 401kCompany Sponsored Employee Events
Offers of employment made by the company are contingent upon satisfactory completion of one or all of the following:
a background investigation, education verification, and reference check
Interested:

Want to work in a company focused on innovative color management solutions?Looking for flexibility and autonomy in a global and diverse company?Want to be able to make daily connections with people all over the globe?Do you want to work in an open and informal atmosphere where your personal input is valuable?Do not hesitate and join Datacolor if the answer is yes Apply through is an Equal Opportunity Employer.