Staff Optical Engineer
Job • Develop and maintain system-level optical designs for components, subassemblies, and integrated flow cytometry platforms Perform Zemax (OpticStudio) modeling including performance prediction, tolerance analysis, sensitivity studies, and design trade-off evaluation • Define optical performance requirements and acceptance criteria at system and subsystem levels in collaboration with Systems Engineering • Define and execute optical integration, alignment, and calibration procedures to meet system-level performance requirements Analyze optical performance data to drive design optimization, improve system robustness, and reduce manufacturing and field variability • Support root cause investigations for system- and subsystem-level optical and laser alignment issues • Evaluate, test, and qualify optical components and modules, establishing acceptance criteria and improving incoming quality • Lead technical evaluation and qualification of optical suppliers (lasers, filters, lenses, fiber optics, detection modules) • Contribute across the full product lifecycle including concept, design, verification, and qualification in compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 • Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams on design changes, NPI, and product transfers • Support development of next-generation optical architectures and platform strategies across flow cytometry systems • Provide support to Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA), End-of-life (EOL) component selection, and cost reduction activities. • Lead technical initiatives to resolve performance and supplier-related issues Travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 5% as required Education and • Experience Bachelor’s degree (minimum), Master’s degree (preferred), or PhD (desired) in Optics, Physics, or Optical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
Job • Develop and maintain system-level optical designs for components, subassemblies, and integrated flow cytometry platforms Perform Zemax (OpticStudio) modeling including performance prediction, tolerance analysis, sensitivity studies, and design trade-off evaluation • Define optical performance requirements and acceptance criteria at system and subsystem levels in collaboration with Systems Engineering • Define and execute optical integration, alignment, and calibration procedures to meet system-level performance requirements Analyze optical performance data to drive design optimization, improve system robustness, and reduce manufacturing and field variability • Support root cause investigations for system- and subsystem-level optical and laser alignment issues • Evaluate, test, and qualify optical components and modules, establishing acceptance criteria and improving incoming quality • Lead technical evaluation and qualification of optical suppliers (lasers, filters, lenses, fiber optics, detection modules) • Contribute across the full product lifecycle including concept, design, verification, and qualification in compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 • Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams on design changes, NPI, and product transfers • Support development of next-generation optical architectures and platform strategies across flow cytometry systems • Provide support to Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA), End-of-life (EOL) component selection, and cost reduction activities. • Lead technical initiatives to resolve performance and supplier-related issues Travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 5% as required Education and • Experience Bachelor’s degree (minimum), Master’s degree (preferred), or PhD (desired) in Optics, Physics, or Optical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.