Senior Image Sensor Applications Engineer

ovt; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ovt is seeking an engineer with a background in electrical/computer engineering, imaging science, or color science to verify and tune image sensors. Experience in image processing, image quality evaluation, or sensor debugging is valued, with basic CMOS sensor knowledge as a plus.

The role involves collaboration with design teams to verify sensor functions, maintain datasheets, and provide guidance on image quality across applications, while aiding FAEs and customers in bringing up systems.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have an electrical/computer engineering, imaging science, or color science background, or experience on image processing, image quality evaluation/tuning, or image sensor related system debugging.
• Basic knowledge about CMOS sensor and pixel design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sensor Verification: works closely with design team to verify each function of the new sensor, evaluates image quality to see if it meets the design target and application requirements and identifies alternate solutions if issues can't be addressed by design.
• Creates and maintains sensor datasheet, application note, and reference design.
• Delivers useful and accurate information to help various image sensor applications
• Directs customer support and helps FAEs support their customers. Helps customers bring up and troubleshoot their system. Suggests image quality tuning based on the customer's requirement.

Skills

Image processing

Image quality evaluation

Sensor debugging

Communication skills

Education

BSEE or equivalent, Image/Color Science

MS EE preferred

Tools

System-level hardware

Firmware

Software

Job description

ovt is seeking an engineer with a background in electrical/computer engineering, imaging science, or color science to verify and tune image sensors. Experience in image processing, image quality evaluation, or sensor debugging is valued, with basic CMOS sensor knowledge as a plus.

The role involves collaboration with design teams to verify sensor functions, maintain datasheets, and provide guidance on image quality across applications, while aiding FAEs and customers in bringing up systems.