Optical Applications Engineer

Avantier Inc; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-precision optics manufacturer is seeking an experienced Optical Applications Engineer. This remote role involves developing custom optical solutions for various industries. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in optical design and proficiency in tools like Zemax. The position offers a salary range of $90-130K and a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in optical engineering.
• Expertise in optical lens fabrication and design.
• Strong knowledge of optical simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop optical design solutions for prototypes.
• Lead optical design efforts for new projects.
• Collaborate with customers and sales teams.

Skills

Optical lens fabrication

Optical system design

Communication

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Optical Applications Engineer (Remote)

Avantier Inc., a premium high-precision custom optics manufacturer and innovative imaging solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Optical Applications Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-precision custom optical solutions to clients across industries such as AR/VR, Life Sciences, Biomedical, Aerospace, and more.

This position offers the flexibility to work primarily from home, with occasional travel to our New Jersey office, customer meetings, and industry trade shows. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support optical design solutions for prototypes and proof-of-concept models.
• Lead optical design and engineering efforts for new customer projects.
• Collaborate with customers, the Sales team, and Sales Engineers to drive project success.
• Assist the Sales team during technical calls with engineers.
• Design and optimize optical systems using Zemax.
• Develop and manage the production of marketing materials (online, electronic, video, and print).
• Create and deliver training materials for the Sales team and onboard new engineering team members.
• Work closely with the marketing team on product launches and existing product enhancements.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in optical engineering, opto-mechanical systems, optical assembly, or optical metrology.
• Expertise in optical lens fabrication, plastic optical materials, complex optical system designs, and tolerance analyses.
• Proficiency in sequential and non-sequential ray tracing.
• Strong knowledge of optical simulation software such as Zemax, CodeV, or LightTools.
• Proven ability to perform comprehensive system-level performance analyses and develop detailed optical system specifications.
• Deep understanding of the complete production lifecycle, from design to manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
  • Major: Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in optical design, product development, or applications engineering.

Required Skills

• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $90-130K + bonus.

This is a remote position.