Optical Lab Technician

Contract: 12 Months+

Lab Technician – Optical

• Typical Day in the Role: Track materials (wafers, parts, devices), support design ownership, help with test and provide data
• Help with CAD models, help with hands on work in the lab
• Participate in the required meetings and prepare slides on their own data.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support a small team of optical scientists in developing sensing/illumination CAD models for AR and VR applications
• Model and prototype critical technologies to drive system performance and validation
• Support the characterization/testing of optical components and system integrations
• Collaborate with the larger research team to explore concepts and drive optical system development to create compelling experiences
• Drive supplier choice, interaction, and management in order to deliver prototypes in support of concept demonstrations

Skills:

• Experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems
• Experience with one or more of the following optics technologies: illumination, radiometry/photometry, stray light analysis, physical optics, or imaging
• Experience with laboratory work setting up optical systems and experience with methods and tools for fabrication of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as microstructures
• Designing opto ME tools like solid works
• Ability to work with minimal direction and managing a project independently from start to finish
• Working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment
• Experience with device characterization and processing
• Experience with failure analysis and design for manufacturability

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree
• Preferred BS degree in the field of Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field with research experience OR comparable industry experience

Must-Haves / Non-Negotiable Skills:

• CAD design (ME design knowledge, know SolidWorks), basic EE and ME knowledge (know how to do electrical measurements), detail oriented and organized, no language barriers (verbal or written)

Preferred / Good-to-Haves:

• Have some process/fabrication knowledge
• Background in test