Senior Optical Design Engineer

PERKINELMER SCIENTIFIC (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific instrumentation company in Singapore is seeking an Optical Design Engineer. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to drive optical product development and design prototypes for analytical instruments. Candidates should have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Optics, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in spectrometry. Familiarity with optical design tools such as ZEMAX is advantageous, making this a key role for innovation in optical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in Optical Design, especially in Spectrometer.
• At least 2 years of experience in an analytical instrument manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of optical modeling and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to drive Optical product development.
• Support design of prototypes and manufacturing of optical instrumentation.
• Drive technical solutions based on accepted technical practices.

Education

Master or Bachelor’s degree in science/Engineering specialization in Optics

Tools

ZEMAX

Job description

Responsibilities

• Works with a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, and quality engineers to drive Optical specific product development
• Support design of prototypes and manufacturing of optical and atomic emission and atomic absorption instrumentation
• Design and develop optical systems for spectroscopic instruments, including monochromatic and interferometer-based systems.
• Recognizes cost and schedule implications on projects. Able to meet critical program schedules and technical objectives
• Drives technical solutions based on standard or accepted technical practices
• Work with R&D as a team to implement product specifications focusing on Optics. Identifies issues and areas for improvement with existing technical processes, either independently or through cross-functional teams. Develop ways to improve technical methodology, processes and products

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum a Master or bachelor’s degree in science/Engineering specialization in Optics; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in Optical Design especially in Spectrometer
• At least 2 years of experience in an analytical instrument manufacturing environment
• Experience with successful product development
• Knowledge of AA and ICP-OES optical system design will be an advantage
• Experience in Six Sigma, DOE and Lean manufacturing is a plus
• Demonstrate knowledge of optical design and electrical systems/sub-systems of Analytical Instruments
• Good understanding of optical modeling and design tools such as ZEMAX
• Solid grasp of the engineering change process and function of Product Data Management systems (PDM)
• Knowledge in ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001