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Department: | R&D |
Region: | Midwest (US) |
ETC, the world leader in Theatrical Lighting, is seeking an Optical Design Engineer to join our team! We're open to candidates of all experience levels, including seasoned Optical and Photonics Engineers who can share their experience and knowledge as we continue to make cutting edge products for our customers around the globe.
Strong candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelors degree, experience designing optical/photonic systems, and a solid understanding of optical component design tolerances. Experience with Zemax, TracePro, and Solidworks software is a plus.
In additional to our casual and fun work environment, ETC offers fantastic benefits that start on day one of employment, an on-site fitness center, on-site deli, unique break areas, and so much more! Come join our team and be part of a company that likes to Have Fun and Make Money!
Representative Responsibilities:
Defines acceptable optical performance parameters for ETCs lighting fixtures, design optical elements and systems to meet specified performance, and implement processes and procedures to ensure that designed and manufactured fixtures perform to those parameters.
Assists mechanical engineer with design of opto-mechanical systems
Develop quantifiable beam and image specifications for new light fixtures based on Marketing specification requirements
Utilize software design and analysis programs to design optical elements and systems that meet these specifications
Investigate new and alternative technologies that will enable optimal system performance at minimal cost
Design and perform experiments to investigate design problems and determine optical element fabrication tolerances
Negotiate optical element specifications and tolerances with optic suppliers to maximize quality and minimize cost
Qualify new optical element suppliers
Assist in the preparation, review, and editing of marketing photometric data sheets and technical documents
Assist mechanical designers in the development of optical portions of the design specification
Develop and conduct photometric testing to benchmark new product performance
Develop and conduct photometric testing of competitive products to benchmark their performance
Compile all photometric testing data and format for insertion into the design specification and publishable photometric data
Assist mechanical engineer with the construction of the optical section of the validation test plan of a project
Define methods of qualification of optical system and individual optical components
Define methods for verification of performance of the optical system and individual components
Assist mechanical designers with optical validation testing of projects. This would include performing the following per ETC standards:
Perform qualification testing of optical system and optical components
Perform necessary testing to verify the performance of the optical system and individual components
Perform photometric and optical component validation testing in conjunction with vendors on mockups, prototypes, and production as required
Develop methods of measuring and maintaining acceptable optical component tolerance in production and monitor optical components and system quality in Manufacturing on a regular basis
Assist with the design and building of optical component test fixtures for QA and production
Provide technical assistance to QA and production on optical components and the use of test fixtures and related equipment
Work with suppliers and QA personnel to resolve any optical quality problems
Verifies ECR/ECOs on optical components
Assist in the creation and maintenance or production test records
Provide training to QA and production personnel on the proper assembly of new products
Improve the companys light measurement and optical testing capabilities, reliability, and productivity in R&D and manufacturing on a continuing basis
Write and maintain the photometric and optical test procedure documentation for ISO 9001 quality system
May represent ETC as a technical expert on industry-wide committees concerned with photometric measurements
Maintain a library of photometric and other optical testing literature, including standards and references
Responsible for the organization and maintenance of the optical test lab and equipment
Participates as a team member on R&D projects
Provides technical assistance to other departments, vendors, and customers on optic related matters
Provide input to improve departmental processes and quality
Completes all assignments per ETC standards
Provides task completion time estimates
Maintain time accounting log
Participates in the ISO on the job training
Assist Line Managers in the training of employees
Provides input towards the performance reviews of lower level technicians
Attends identified training classes
Completes other duties as assigned
Recommends the purchase of new equipment for departmental improvements
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 4-10 years of experience, or
Bachelors Degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 8-15 years of experience
Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of a Senior Optical Design Engineer I
Demonstrated ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks without general supervision.
Good knowledge of illumination optics and beam patterns
Good knowledge of optical design principles, component specification, and tolerances
Good knowledge of various optical production methods
Good knowledge of the use of light measurement equipment (i.e. light meter, color meter, CCD camera)
Good knowledge of the use of electrical test equipment (i.e. voltmeter, scope, power meter)
Good knowledge of Prometric photometric testing software
Good knowledge of Zemax optical design software
Good knowledge of the use of mechanical test equipment (i.e. dial calipers, heights gage, feeler gage)
Demonstrate the ability to make independent decisions
Demonstrate ability to solve complex problems
Demonstrate the ability to multi-task between projects
Ability to follow project plans and meet project deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Motivational and leadership skills
Good computer skills
Knowledge of company policies