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Job Summary

CyberOptics-Nordson is a global leader in high-precision sensor technology in the areas of 3D machine vision and semiconductor process measurement. Our sensors are deployed in electronics and semiconductor factories across the planet. The device you are using to read this notice most likely contains integrated circuits inspected by our sensors during their manufacture. Our products are a tight integration of optics, electronics, embedded and application software, and algorithms.

We seek a Senior Optical Engineer who will play an integral role in our R&D team designing custom optics for the next generation of high-precision semiconductor inspection sensors. You will be involved in this process from product conception to production. This position requires design conceptualization to meet product requirements, optical modeling, design implementation, testing and verification to verify optical performance, transition to production, continuation, and documentation.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Design custom precision optical systems for imaging and projection: telecentric, achromatic, low-distortion, etc.

• Design of various illuminators: dark field, bright field, cloudy day, kohler, etc.

• Analysis and testing of optical systems to verify optical performance and overall sensor performance

• Concept design to scope development effort and architect product configuration

• Risk identification and reduction through feasibility prototypes, analysis, and testing

• Communicate with customers and end users to define requirements

• Collaborate with production on design manufacturability

• Consult with manufacturing partners on part fabrication

• Assemble and test final hardware

• Create product drawings and project documents

• Transition new designs to production and support existing production

Education and Experience Requirements

• Experience as an optical design engineer, designing custom imaging and illumination optics

• M.S. degree in Optical Engineering, or equivalent field with an Optical focus

• 8+ years of experience designing multi-element optical trains

• Proficient in Zemax OpticsStudio, sequential and non-sequential

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Experience with optical and system-level tolerance analysis

• Experience with Matlab, Python, or other high-level programming and analysis packages

• Experience/knowledge of optical manufacturing processes, especially lens grinding, centration, coatings, and optical assemblies

• Experience with illumination and color calibration

• Experience in a structured development process from requirements definition to concept design, to detail design, to testing, and implementation into production

• Must work well in teams with other Engineering disciplines, including Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Manufacturing

• Good interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communications.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate.

Travel Required

None

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