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Optical Engineer

Avo Photonics

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States

Full Time

unavailable

Posted: 8 January 2025 | Closes: 9 March 2025

Employer Description

Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff can design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, automotive, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

The successful candidate must keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects. If you are a technically strong, organized, confident, experienced, energetic multi-tasker with conceptual thinking skills, then you will find a rewarding and satisfying home with Avo Photonics.

Job Description

Specifically:

  • Critically review customer’s design requirements and ensure that the information provided enables the development of the optical system.
  • Develop an optical design that meets or exceeds customer requirements and results in a cost-effective, manufacturable, and high process yield product.
  • Define alignment metrics and collaborate with Mechanical Engineer, Product System Engineer, and Process Engineers to ensure the product efficiently utilizes Avo’s manufacturing capabilities.
  • Prepare technical presentations and participate in internal and external design reviews. Explain and defend design decisions made.
  • Ensure assigned work remains within the budgeted hours and schedule.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics or related technical field
  • 5 years of professional work experience in the photonics industry
  • Expert in using Optical Design Software such as Zemax, ASAP, Fred, GLAD
  • In-Depth knowledge of optical properties of materials used in product designs
  • Demonstrated ability to perform optical system design
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • Attributes: High attention to detail, personable, motivated, willing to take initiative, and strong observation skills

Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!

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