Optical Design Engineer – Semicon Metrology & Inspection

IDEX Corporation

United States

Remote

USD 127,000 - 191,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

IDEX Corporation in the United States is seeking an Optical Engineer for Semicon Metrology and Inspection to partner with customers and internal teams. You will apply optical design skills, perform tolerance analysis, and lead from concept to prototype using Zemax OpticStudio, while ensuring manufacturability and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a BS in optics-related engineering (or MS with 2+ years) and experience in lens design, metrology, and cross-functional collaboration. Expect <25% travel, storytelling with technical reports, and opportunities to influence product direction across enterprise solutions.

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in an optics-related Engineering discipline and 2 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree in a directly related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
2+ years experience in lens design and optical tolerance analysis, including sensitivity and Monte Carlo analysis and compilation and interpretation of results to inform manufacturing specifications and processes.
Strong grasp of spherical and aspheric optical components fabrication techniques and relevant specifications.
Understanding of precision alignment & metrology techniques.
Writing technical reports in both a detailed written format and a concise pictorial oral presentation format.
Working knowledge of optical test and evaluation equipment and procedures.
Direct experience in the specification and testing of optical-based integrated systems.
Experience with Zemax and one or more optical design software packages.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to travel as needed to meet with customers, partners, and attend industry events <25%>.

Responsibilities

Lead in-person customer meetings on customer needs and IDEX solutions.
Proficient in commercial tools for quantifying and qualifying customer opportunities for fit to Material Science Solutions.
Skilled in Sequential and Non-Sequential optical modeling using Zemax OpticStudio or equivalent software.
Strong understanding of optical design principles, geometrical optics and aberration theory, and optical metrology techniques and methods.
Ability to model and optimize 3D optical systems.
Good understanding of integrated optical systems involving the integration of light sources, imaging optics, precision mechanics, image processing, and other key sub-systems and technologies.
Ability to generate optical components specifications and drawings based on higher-level specifications and models.
Provide accurate and detailed requirements documentation for procurement and fabrication of optical components.
Ability to generate lens requirements, coating requirements, and optical system requirements from customer interactions and documents.
Interface with opto-mechanical and CAD designers to define tooling, optical mounting, and human interface requirements based on predicted worst-case optical tolerances.
Design feasibility experiments for opto-mechanical sub-systems, at times using simulation tools in support of R&D prototypes and production processes.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, supply chain, and QA, to align the right solution for a customer and/or a market.
Conduct troubleshooting on IDEX solutions for customer complaints and returns.
Identify baseline product and solution value for the market, competitors, and key suppliers who can support IDEX.