Optical Design Engineer

 

Description:

The Company:

ProPhotonix is an expert designer and manufacturer of laser and LED systems for OEMs (Original
Equipment Manufacturers) across a wide range of applications including machine vision, UV curing,
medical equipment, and security applications.

Established in 1951, ProPhotonix is headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, USA, and has ISO-certified
production facilities in Cork, Ireland, and Essex, U.K. At our Cork facility, we design and manufacture LED
lighting for a diverse range of applications. At our UK facility, we design and manufacture diode laser
modules and systems for applications including inspection, sorting, patient alignment, and industrial. We
are an SME looking to grow market share in our key markets.

The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Optical Engineer, the Optical Engineer is responsible for both supporting
existing products and creating innovative optical solutions which lead to the development and
introduction of new products that support ongoing business objectives. The product
development process involves the generation of detailed specifications with the customer,
development of the design concept, detailed mechanical, electrical, and optical design, prototype
testing and validation, and new product introduction.

The Optical Design Engineer will be a key member of the product development team and should
have demonstrated design, development, and implementation proficiency in a similar design
environment.
Primary job responsibilities

  • Development of optical concepts and designs for products (optical models and associated

simulations, drawings, specifications etc.)

  • Prototyping, testing, and validation of products
  • Project-management of advanced LED-based illuminator design projects, from product

concepts through to manufacture

  • Liaison with customers, suppliers, and production
  • Providing technical support to sales, marketing, and production

Personal Skills:
The person should be an innovative, practical problem-solver and a good communicator, capable
of working on their own initiative in a multidisciplinary team environment. Technical interest and
willingness to learn about the company’s technology are essential. Knowledge or experience in
machine vision/automation or optoelectronics would be an advantage.

Organization ProPhotonix
Industry Engineering
Occupational Category Optical Design Engineer
Job Location Cork,Ireland
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Permanent
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2023-02-26 5:12 pm
Expires on 2024-12-28