Applied Optics Engineer - Vision Systems & Prototyping

ECM Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection is seeking a Computer Vision Physicist/Engineer to deliver projects from concept through design, prototype to product release. The role is based onsite in the UK, with a focus on optical systems for VIS/NIR/FIR and machine vision applications.

The candidate should hold a Physics or Electronics degree and a PhD in applied optics (or equivalent industry experience). Strong expertise in ray tracing, lens design, optical simulations, image processing and opto-mechanics is essential,

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or Electronics with PhD in Applied Optics or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of ray tracing, lens design and optical simulations for machine vision.
• Experience with optical test methodologies and validation, onsite work only.

Responsibilities

• Design optical systems (lenses, mirrors, sensors) and optimise for VIS/NIR/FIR applications.
• Perform simulations (OpticStudio or similar), component selection, prototype testing and documentation.

Skills

Applied optics

Ray tracing

Optical design

Machine vision

Opto-mechanics

Optical testing

Education

PhD in applied optics

Degree in Physics or Electronics

Tools

OpticStudio

Job description

ECM Selection is seeking a Computer Vision Physicist/Engineer to deliver projects from concept through design, prototype to product release. The role is based onsite in the UK, with a focus on optical systems for VIS/NIR/FIR and machine vision applications.

The candidate should hold a Physics or Electronics degree and a PhD in applied optics (or equivalent industry experience). Strong expertise in ray tracing, lens design, optical simulations, image processing and opto-mechanics is essential,