RheoSense Inc. · 1 month ago
Research and Development (R&D) Optical Integration Engineer
San Ramon, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$137K/yr - $169K/yr
2+ years expRheoSense Inc. is a global high-tech company based in Silicon Valley, specializing in innovative viscometry technology. They are seeking a Research and Development (R&D) Optical Integration Engineer to lead the design and integration of optical components for new and existing products in biopharmaceutical and medical applications.
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Responsibilities
Leads and functions as a contributing member of multidisciplinary project team in the design, selection, integration, and verification of various off-the-shelf optical components for the development of new instrumentation for biopharmaceutical and medical applications
Conducts research and concept prototyping for new product development or integration to the existing products
Contribute inventions, new design or techniques to solve technical problems or improve existing products processes
Communicates ongoing research, product development, and testing with appropriate stakeholders
Develops protocols, processes, procedures, work instructions, and equipment specifications, and all other requirements for new products
Develops and executes processes in alignment with all regulatory and, or quality standards
Collaborates with other engineers to analyze issues, test, identify and implement the most effective solutions in a timely manner
Develops and maintains control documentation including part models, assemblies, drawings, specifications, procedures, and work instructions
Collaborate with cross functional team to develop and transfer new products into production by identifying assembly techniques, manufacturing processes, and design recommendations as appropriate
Able to travel to vendors, labs, and customers sites as needed
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing networks
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree or higher in Engineering – Optical Engineering, Physics is highly desirable!
Must have broad experience and knowledge in the principle and integration of optical components for light scattering and UV-visible absorption
Minimum 2-6 years of experience in a related position designing measuring instruments from the ground up with optical components
Must be well-versed with necessary tools to analyze the performance of the optical components and integrated system
Requires successful track record of product development, product launch, and testing on product concepts for biopharmaceutical and medical applications; able to devise comprehensive design of experiment to validate concepts and test
Demonstrated understanding and application of basic principles, theories, concepts, techniques, and a working knowledge of engineering disciplines and product development processes
Demonstrated capacity for solving problems
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Capable of handling multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, as well as working both independently and within a team
Must be proficient in Microsoft tools, including Word, Excel, MS Project, Access, PowerPoint; CAD, Solid Works, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Project management skills, problem solving skills, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong ability to influence and gain acceptance and enhances company R&D capabilities
Good presentation skills; must be able to clearly and concisely present complex ideas to a multidisciplinary group
Good documentation skills; ability to capture technical details in a concise and clear manner according to good documentation practices
Preferred
Prior experience developing and testing optical systems for bio-medical, and diagnostics applications is preferred
Knowledge and experience with various types of light sources, including but not limited to LEDs and Lasers
Knowledge and experience with various types of detectors, including but not limited to photodiodes, PMTs and cameras. Must have experience with detection of low light signals (photon counting regime)
Demonstrated experience designing full optical systems, utilizing components such as lenses, optical filters, and diffraction gratings. Applications must include fluorescence detection and imaging, microscopy, and absorbance-based measurement
Expert level proficiency in Zemax (Non-Sequential and Sequential mode). Data analysis with MATLAB, Python or other similar tools
Benefits
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
Training and professional career development opportunities.
Health and welfare programs include medical, dental, vision, life, and wellness programs.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.
Paid parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity).
401(k) retirement savings with company match, up to 4%.
Employee share ownership (ISO).
Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment.
Company
RheoSense Inc.
RheoSense is a global high-tech company based in the Bay Area of California.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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