Optical Materials and Isolator Development

TOPTICA Photonics; Town of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

TOPTICA Photonics SE in the United States is seeking an Optical Materials and Isolator Development specialist. You will apply expertise in crystal growth, optical ceramics, and metrology to develop high-performance isolators and related components for laser systems.

Travel to supplier sites and TOPTICA locations, strong data analysis, and clear communication are essential. PhD preferred; MS with relevant experience considered; BS with significant experience possible.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of optical material fabrication techniques incl. single-crystal growth (Czochralski, Bridgman, Float-zone, LPE) and optical ceramic pressing.
• Experience with optical crystal characterization (XRD, absorption, CRD).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with optical devices and systems.
• Use of standard optical metrology to fully characterize performance (power, damage threshold, isolation, insertion loss, wavelength/temperature dependence).
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites, other TOPTICA locations, and customer sites.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong communication and data analysis skills.

Skills

Optical material fabrication

Optical crystal characterization

Hands-on optical devices experience

Optical metrology

Travel to sites

Collaborative teamwork

Data analysis & communication

Education

PhD preferred

MS with relevant experience

BS with significant experience

Tools

XRD

Job description

What can you expect in the role of Optical Materials and Isolator Development?

Must-haves: What do you need for this role?

• Working knowledge of optical material fabrication techniques including single-crystal growth (Czochralski, Bridgman, Float-zone, LPE) and optical ceramic pressing
• Working knowledge of optical crystal characterization (XRD, absorption, CRD)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with optical devices and systems
• Use of standard optical metrology to develop and fully characterize performance of devices (optical power, optical damage threshold, isolation, insertion loss, wavelength and temperature dependence, etc.)
• Travel to supplier sites, other TOPTICA locations, and customer sites
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent data analysis, written, and oral communication skills

What would be a plus in this role?

• PhD preferred, MS acceptable with relevant experience, BS in exceptional cases with significant relevant experience
• First-hand exprience in optical material fabrication, e.g. crystal growth
• Knowledge in the design and use of optical isolators

What We Offer

• Medical Coverage: TOPTICA provides 100% employer-paid medical insurance through Excellus with a fully funded HRA for in-network expenses
• Dental Coverage: Employees receive 100% employer-paid dental coverage through Excellus Dental with a $600 annual HRA
• Life Insurance: TOPTICA offers a basic term life policy through Unum equal to two times the employee’s salary (up to $300,000) at no cost, effective after 30 days
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by a Unum long-term disability policy that provides partial income if disabled, effective after 30 days
• Retirement Plan: Full-time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan, with company matching up to 6% after six months
• Paid Time Off: Employees receive 7 sick days, 3 personal days, and accrue vacation starting at 10 days per year, increasing to 15 days after two years
• Observed Holidays: Employees receive 12 paid U.S. federal holidays each year
• Company Shutdown: TOPTICA observes a year-end shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Possible Salary: $90,000 - $150,000 on an annualized basis

It’s a plus if you’ve heard of the following terms:

• Verdet constant
• Faraday effect
• Optical ceramics

TOPTICA Photonics SE

is an internationally leading, mid-sized high-tech manufacturer of laser systems for science, biotechnology, and metrology, with more than 600 employees worldwide. High motivation and personal responsibility in the service of our customers shape the corporate philosophy of this privately managed “hidden champion,” which is embraced and actively lived by our employees with great commitment. Our customers include renowned industrial companies as well as numerous Nobel Prize winners.

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