Optical Engineer: Design, Validate & Optimize Sensor Optics

SICK Sensor Intelligence; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

SICK Sensor Intelligence seeks an Optical Engineering professional to design, simulate, and develop optical circuits, modules, and systems for sensors and industrial solutions. You will perform ray-tracing, tolerancing, and stray-light analyses to ensure top performance and manufacturability, collaborating with electronics, mechanical, and firmware teams to integrate subsystems into full products.

You will also define optical test plans, analyze measurements, and drive root-cause corrective

Qualifications

• Diploma in Optical Engineering, Engineering Optics or equivalent.
• Open to candidates not based in Singapore.
• At least 1-2 years in a Research and Development Role.
• Basic understanding of Sensor technology.
• Basic understanding of IEC/ISO standards(IEC 62471 / IEC 60825).
• Good understanding of first order ray tracing technique.
• Perform non-design related simulation task using Optical simulation tool such as Zemax.
• Generate optical lens drawing following by requirement.
• Basic understanding of basic sensor testing methodology.
• Basic understanding of tools for optical testing.
• Basic understanding of equipment for optical testing.
• Translate requirements into test plan.
• Characterize optical component for cost saving.
• Provide Statistical Analysis on critical parameters.
• Identify SPC for Final Test and Quality Checks.
• Provide the benchmarking steps / methods and interpret the result.
• Good understanding of DFMEA.
• Good Failure Analysis approach.
• Be responsible and take ownership on assigned tasks.
• Growth mindset to acquire new technical competencies

Responsibilities

• Participate to design, simulate, and develop optical circuits, modules, and systems for SICK products, including sensors and industrial solutions.
• Perform optical modeling and analysis (e.g., ray tracing, tolerancing, stray light analysis) to ensure optimal performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, mechanical, firmware) to integrate optical subsystems into complete product designs.
• Define and support to execute optical test plans, procedures, and validation protocols to verify product performance against specifications.
• Analyze measurement data and ensure compliance with quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design or process issues.
• Support product lifecycle activities, including troubleshooting field issues, failure analysis, and product improvements.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and enhance yield and robustness.
• Coordinate certification and compliance activities (e.g., safety, environmental, industry standards) related to optical systems.

Skills

Optical modeling

Ray tracing

Statistical analysis

DFMEA

Sensor knowledge

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma in Optical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

Job description

SICK Sensor Intelligence seeks an Optical Engineering professional to design, simulate, and develop optical circuits, modules, and systems for sensors and industrial solutions. You will perform ray-tracing, tolerancing, and stray-light analyses to ensure top performance and manufacturability, collaborating with electronics, mechanical, and firmware teams to integrate subsystems into full products.

You will also define optical test plans, analyze measurements, and drive root-cause corrective