Photonics Design Engineer

WORLD STAR TECH; Markham; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

State-of-the-art lab

Impactful work

Job summary

World Star Tech, a leading laser systems manufacturer in Markham, seeks a Photonics Design Engineer to craft and validate advanced photonic assemblies. Join a dynamic team solving complex optical challenges and turning cutting-edge photonics into dependable products.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, alignment, and testing across biomedical, instrumentation, and machine vision applications. You will contribute to documentation, tooling, and rapid prototyping using a state-of-the-art lab and

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in engineering, physics or related field.
• Experience handling and characterizing photonic assemblies.
• Skilled in building and aligning opto-electronic assemblies.
• Knowledge of passive and active photonic component design.
• Proficient with small, sensitive optical component alignment.
• Experience using Zemax and AutoCAD.
• Strong oral and written communication in English.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test custom laser systems and modules.
• Perform precision optical alignment of lasers and photonic assemblies.
• Develop tooling and fixtures for assembly and testing.
• Conduct measurement, characterization, and validation of optical components.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including inspection reports and test results.
• Source components, fixtures, and specialized test equipment.
• Rapidly prototype electro-optical assemblies for product development.

Skills

Photonic assemblies

Opto-electronic alignment

Passive/active photonics design

Small optics handling

English communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering/Physics

Tools

Zemax

AutoCAD

Job description

World Star Tech is a leading manufacturer of laser systems for biomedical, instrumentation, and machine vision applications. Based in Markham, our modern facility is home to a dynamic team working on cutting-edge photonics technology. We are currently seeking a Photonics Design Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is creative, technically skilled, and passionate about hands-on optical experiments and design. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and bringing advanced laser systems to life, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test custom laser systems and modules.
• Perform precision optical alignment of lasers and photonic assemblies.
• Develop custom tooling and fixture solutions for assembly and testing.
• Conduct measurement, characterization, and validation of optical components.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including inspection reports, test plans, and results.
• Source components, fixtures, and specialized test equipment.
• Rapidly prototype electro-optical assemblies to support product development.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience handling and characterizing photonic assemblies (lasers, detectors, etc.).
• Skilled in building and aligning opto-electronic assemblies.
• Knowledge of passive and active photonic component design.
• Proficient with small, sensitive optical component alignment techniques.
• Experience using Zemax and AutoCAD.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, ambitious team.
• Competitive compensation, health, and medical benefits.
• Access to a state-of-the-art lab and engineering tools.
• The ability to make a visible impact and contribute meaningfully to company growth.