Optical Engineer

SummaryWe are seeking an Optical Engineer at GoerTek Santa Clara office to work on consumer electronics optical products. The role works closely with customers engineering team on product development from concept to mass production. Internally work and drive with cross functional team on development of Optical products and technical support for clients.The Optical Engineer will work on a project-based team structure and be shared on multiple projects in a matrix organization. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict other tasks that may be assigned.Key Responsibilities:Optical Design: capable of independently accomplishing optical design for imaging lenses and corresponding illumination systems for at least one type of products: projection system or VR pancake or AR light engine; or capable of accomplishing optical design for one type of products: diffractive optical elements (DOE), computer generated hologram (CGH), diffractive optical waveguides, etc.Documentation Output: capable of independently accomplishing related optical drawings and following up on the development of optical components.Product Follow-up: Track down the status of optical components and output the test requirements. Systematically analyze the defects of the optical components.Product Testing: capable of outputting the optical test requirements for the final products, defining the specifications, and assisting in the development of test plans.Patent Output: timely accomplish writing patents related to the project to protect the company's intellectual property rights.Product Evaluation: able to accurately evaluate the feasibility of system design, perform comparisons of products, and output analysis reports.Technical Coordination: responsible for cross- function technical coordination in the field of optics, organizing technical reviews and discussions in the field of optics, proposing technical suggestions and promoting solutions.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Engineering, or related fields.Over 3 years of experience in the design of lens, diffractive optics, VR/AR optics, with project team management experience preferred. Familiar with the principles of optical design/physical optics, the formation and correction of basic optical geometric aberrations, and micro-display technologies (LCD, OLED, LCoS, Micro LED, DMD).Proficient in working with optical design software such as Zemax/CodeV, as well as optical analysis software like TracePro/Lighttools.Understanding of standards such as ISO9000, IATF16949, QC080000, ISO14001, ISO45001, and familiar with EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) management systems.Familiar with environmental protection regulations like ROHS and Reach, and the environmental HF (Hazardous Substances) and HSF (Hazardous Substance-Free) basics.Aware of basic confidentiality management, as well as intellectual property management.Fluent in conversational Mandarin is highly desired.Travel at our HQ or customers' request.The base pay range for this role is between $144,813.00 to $202,738.00 annually and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Created: 2025-01-27