Optical Design Engineer

Optical Design Engineer

Andover Corporation is looking for an energetic, dedicated individual to fill a full-time position as an Optical Design Engineer working in the field of optical thin films. This position will join a team of design, sale and process engineers to help develop new and custom optical thin films.

Key responsibilities will include:

Optical Engineering

• Optical coating design for new product as well as custom engineered solutions

• Design and improve upon existing deposition systems for increased productivity

• Be a liaison between optical engineering and production

• Perform testing to verify design manufacturability, including thin film characterization and understanding coating chamber parameters

• Maintain accurate material profiles for engineering use and theoretical files for QC

Sales/Production Support

• Support quotation reviews for design capability

• Technical advisor for product issues

• New product advisory role

• Quality planning for new product to support new designs including customer critical items and design progress approval

Additional Opportunities:

Quality Control

• Custom measurements and analysis

• Development of test plans and requirements

• Operation of Spectrophotometer, Interferometers and auto measurement systems.

• Alternate testing and development (environmental, cryostat, etc.)

Operations

• R&D involving optimization of coating chambers and product development

• Understanding LabVIEW programming environment to improve efficiency of engineered designs

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A Bachelors Degree in Optics, Physics or other Engineering discipline

• 2 + years’ experience in a manufacturing setting

• Familiarity with Film Wizard, Film Star or other optical design software

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person