Opto-Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Voted one of the "Best Places to Work in Maine" for the seventh year, we are looking for talented professionals to join our rapidly growing team. With our innovative FlowCam technology and artificial intelligence platform, Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies is the global leader in flow imaging microscopy solutions for the Life Sciences industry. We make a difference in the world by helping scientists develop new and safer pharmaceutical products, improve the quality of drinking water, and assist researchers in understanding marine and freshwater systems, among many other uses.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, maternity leave, and wellness programs. Our company culture values work-life balance and community, with team events such as barbecues, outings, and holiday parties. Our scenic offices in Scarborough, Maine, offer easy access to beaches, mountains, hiking, skiing, and the vibrant scene in nearby Portland. Working onsite provides access to trails and outdoor activities for exercise during the day.

Learn more about contributing to the growth of a thriving Southern Maine company, building upon its 20+ year history, and expanding the applications of flow imaging microscopy.

Please submit a cover letter and resume via the form on this page. Qualified candidates will be contacted for more information or a personal interview.

Our engineering team is expanding, and we seek an Opto-Electrical Design Engineer to enhance our product development around our flow imaging microscopy platforms. The role focuses on developing new products and improving our current instrumentation suite.

The Opto-Electrical Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and will be supported by our experienced, diverse engineering team. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, with impeccable attention to detail and a focus on system design.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Optical design for microscopy using Zemax
2. Illumination design for microscopy using Zemax
3. Performance testing of optical systems
4. Image processing

Education Level:

• M.S. in a relevant engineering discipline with 10+ years of professional experience; PhD preferred.

Experience and Technical Requirements:

• Product Design and Development Experience
  • Developing prototypes into commercial products
  • Design of experiments, verification, and validation procedures
  • Optical modeling/simulation, familiarity with ISO 10110, managing design iterations
• Optical Design for Microscopy
  • Optical system and laser system design
  • Stray light analysis
  • Tolerance studies for manufacturability
• Illumination System Design
  • Source & driver selection
  • Optical system design
• Signal & Image Processing
  • Algorithm development in C/C++
  • Familiarity with FPGA is a plus
• Teamwork, communication, organization, customer-focus, technical explanation skills, curiosity, and cross-functional work ability.
• Experience in project leadership and designing laboratory instrumentation for research and process development.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves working in office, lab, and assembly environments, extensive computer use, communication with various stakeholders, and occasional work outside regular hours. Must be able to:

• Work in an office environment
• Use telecommunication tools
• Work in labs and assembly environments
• Lift instruments up to 50 lbs

https://www.fluidimaging.com/company/careers