Optical Applications Engineer

Avantier Inc.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision optics manufacturer is seeking an experienced Optical Applications Engineer to deliver high-precision optical solutions. This remote position requires collaboration with customers and internal teams, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in optical design software is essential, along with strong analytical skills. Competitive salary of $90-130K plus bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in optical engineering or related fields.
• Expertise in optical lens fabrication and complex optical system designs.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support optical design solutions for prototypes.
• Lead optical design efforts for new customer projects.
• Collaborate with customers to drive project success.

Skills

Optical design

Optical assembly

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Optical Applications Engineer (Remote)

Avantier Inc., a premium high-precision custom optics manufacturer and innovative imaging solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Optical Applications Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-precision custom optical solutions to clients across industries such as AR / VR, Life Sciences, Biomedical, Aerospace, and more. This is a remote position with occasional travel to our New Jersey office, customer meetings, and industry trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support optical design solutions for prototypes and proof-of-concept models.
• Lead optical design and engineering efforts for new customer projects.
• Collaborate with customers, the Sales team, and Sales Engineers to drive project success.
• Assist the Sales team during technical calls with engineers.
• Design and optimize optical systems using Zemax.
• Develop and manage the production of marketing materials (online, electronic, video, and print).
• Create and deliver training materials for the Sales team and onboard new engineering team members.
• Work closely with the marketing team on product launches and existing product enhancements.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in optical engineering, opto-mechanical systems, optical assembly, or optical metrology.
• Expertise in optical lens fabrication, plastic optical materials, complex optical system designs, and tolerance analyses.
• Proficiency in sequential and non-sequential ray tracing.
• Strong knowledge of optical simulation software such as Zemax, CodeV, or LightTools.
• Proven ability to perform comprehensive system-level performance analyses and develop detailed optical system specifications.
• Deep understanding of the complete production lifecycle, from design to manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Major: Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in optical design, product development, or applications engineering.

Required Skills

• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary : $90-130K + bonus.

This is a remote position.