Systems Engineer II — Photonics & Hardware Design

Halma plc; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Ocean Optics is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Rochester, NY site. You will design, build, and test solutions across imaging, spectral sensing, and color measurement, while collaborating with commercial and applications teams to align customer needs with company strengths.

You will develop mechanical/electrical designs, optomechanical components, and basic software/firmware, fostering hands-on expertise in hardware, spectroscopy, imaging, software, and electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or similar.
• 2+ years of experience developing technical solutions in complex hardware and software development.
• Hands-on experience developing integrated hardware/software systems from concept to production.
• MATLAB knowledge is a plus; SolidWorks and Altium experience recommended.
• Strong planning, communication, analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test new solutions for imaging, spectral sensing, and color measurement applications.
• Work with commercial and applications teams to develop prototypes that meet customer needs and company strengths.
• Produce mechanical and electrical design, optomechanical design, and basic software/firmware development; troubleshoot systems.

Skills

Integrated hardware/software systems

Data analysis & actionable direction

Team collaboration & communication

Independence in matrixed org

Entrepreneurial mindset

MATLAB

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/ Optical/ Electrical/ Computer Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium

Job description

Ocean Optics is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Rochester, NY site. You will design, build, and test solutions across imaging, spectral sensing, and color measurement, while collaborating with commercial and applications teams to align customer needs with company strengths.

You will develop mechanical/electrical designs, optomechanical components, and basic software/firmware, fostering hands-on expertise in hardware, spectroscopy, imaging, software, and electrical engineering.