Etch Optics RIE Engineer - Hands-on Microfabrication

Focuslight; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Focuslight is seeking motivated students to join its R&D and production teams in support of micro optics fabrication. You will learn and apply RIE processes, contribute in the cleanroom, and assist with solving production and pilot-line challenges to improve optical performance and cost efficiency.

You will document findings, collaborate across disciplines, and gain hands-on experience with optics, lasers, and microfabrication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of optics, lasers, or precision engineering principles, with coursework related to optical systems, photonics, or microfabrication.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply RIE process for micro optics components fabrication.
• Provide hands-on support for R&D activities in Focuslight’s cleanroom facility, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support the production team to resolve process issues in mass production and the R&D pilot line to improve product optical performance or reduce production costs.
• Leverage global internal and external resources to deliver competitive optical solutions in a fast-paced market, with a strong focus on rapid and successful execution.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support process development, product qualification, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Optical engineering

Programming (MATLAB/Python)

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

CAD tools

Job description

Focuslight is seeking motivated students to join its R&D and production teams in support of micro optics fabrication. You will learn and apply RIE processes, contribute in the cleanroom, and assist with solving production and pilot-line challenges to improve optical performance and cost efficiency.

You will document findings, collaborate across disciplines, and gain hands-on experience with optics, lasers, and microfabrication in a fast-paced environment.