Broadcom · 17 hours ago
Optical Design Engineer
Greater Wilmington Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $141K/yr
8+ years expBroadcom is a leading company in the field of micro-optics, and they are seeking an Optical Design Engineer to design and develop new optical systems/products for high-volume manufacturing. The role involves leading product development teams, acting as the technical contact for customers, and managing the entire product lifecycle from design to manufacture.
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Responsibilities
Create custom optical designs for widely varying Micro-Optics applications, including refractive, diffractive, and hybrid
Efficiently manage new products from design inception to manufacture
Proactively identify technical solutions and risks for program deliverables
Perform engineering tasks of high complexity spanning optical design, prototyping, and testing while meeting schedule milestones and quality goals
Learn and follow the defined design/development (NPI) processes
Work proactively with engineering staff on process improvements tasks
Train and support other technical staff members while performing their job functions with minimal supervision and direction
Represent Broadcom Micro Optics at technical conferences, supporting the Sales/Marketing teams to develop new customers. Some travel is required
Some duties may require work in a cleanroom environment (70° F) with special gowning requirements. You may also be expected to work with high power lasers in laser-controlled areas
Qualification
Required
BS degree in relevant field and 8+ years of related experience
Hands-on experience with state-of–the-art manufacturing systems used in high-volume production
Experience with Zemax or CodeV; working knowledge of Labview, Matlab, or CAD tools (ie Solidworks)
Strong analytical and practical knowledge of geometrical and physical optics
Knowledge and experience with imaging optics and optical systems design and subsequent measured optical performance of manufactured lenses
Experience with optical test methods and equipment, including automation via LabView
Familiarity with semiconductor reticle layout tools and workflows
Solid understanding of statistical methods and design of experiments
Solid understanding of design for manufacture and consistent discipline to follow established NPI processes, including completion of all documentation required for the product release to manufacture
Good leadership skills; excellent verbal and written skills required
Preferred
Experience in design of diffractive optical elements (DOEs)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
401(K) participation including company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid holidays
Paid sick leave and vacation time
The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Company
Broadcom
Broadcom is a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2017-10-31Post Ipo Equity
2015-05-28Acquired
1998-04-17IPO
Leadership Team
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Kirsten Spears
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