Optical Metrology Engineer, Hardware - Emerging Optics

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Optical Metrology Engineer to support display and optics teams in developing test methods and specifications for consumer electronics. The role demands analytical skills, experience with metrology tools, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems, contributing directly to next-gen technology advancements.

Benefits

Full medical benefits

Total compensation package including equity

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in optical metrology or similar role.
• Hands-on experience in debugging and calibration of optical devices.
• Familiarity with optical design software and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data analysis for optical technologies.
• Design test setups for optical parameter characterization.
• Develop and maintain automated test systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Optical metrology

Debugging and calibration

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences/engineering

Master’s degree in physical sciences/engineering

Tools

Zemax

MATLAB

Python

Optical metrology instruments

Job description

Optical Metrology Engineer, Hardware - Emerging Optics

Job ID: 3003289 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Accurate and precise metrology is a critical component of engineering success. As an Optical Metrology Engineer you will support the display and optics teams by providing and developing test methods, specifications, lab equipment, and lab software. You will work on display and LED components in various consumer electronics during both engineering and production phases.

Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
•Conduct research and data analysis to guide product development on next generation optical technologies.
•Design and build test setups to characterize optical parameters such as radiant distribution, MTF, contrast, and CIE.
• Develop automated test systems including instrument control, data acquisition, results analysis, and reporting using MATLAB and other software languages.
• Own/maintain/calibrate optical and electrical test equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and configuration issues in test fixtures, prototypes, and production products using various lab test equipment.
• Collect and analyze data to produce reports and recommendations for cross-functional teams.
• Generate specification and procedural documents.

About the team
Our team is dedicated to designing and integrating display modules for next-generation devices. We work collaboratively to meet end product requirements, investigating various display modules, integrating sub-components from vendors, and testing performance across optical, electrical, mechanical, and process capabilities. With a startup mentality, we explore new technologies to enhance our products, building demos and architecture documents for Proof-Of-Concept evaluations. If you're excited about hardware product development, new technology investigation, and sustaining shipping devices, come join us in shaping the future of consumer electronics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences/engineering or related field
- 3+ years of technical work in optical metrology or similar testing and characterization role
- Experience with hands-on test, debugging, and calibration of optical and electronic devices and instrumentation
- Experience with commonly used optical metrology instruments such as power meter, interferometer, spectrometer, polarimeters, colorimeter, scatterometer
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master’s degree in physical sciences/engineering or related field
- Experience with at least one standard optical design software such as Zemax, Code V, TracePro
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other common lab programming language
- Familiarity with LED, LCD, OLED and/or reflective display technology
- Experience with consumer electronics mass production and working with CM/OEM/ODM vendors
- Experience with machine vision techniques and metrics w.r.t. inspection and metrology
- Experience with photometry/color science/human vision
- Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment
- Proficiency in data and statistical analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and self-directed individual, with little supervision necessary

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Posted: July 26, 2024 (Updated 2 days ago)

Posted: April 3, 2025 (Updated 2 days ago)

Posted: June 5, 2025 (Updated 4 days ago)

Posted: June 5, 2025 (Updated 4 days ago)

Posted: June 4, 2025 (Updated 4 days ago)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.