Optomechanical Engineer – AR Waveguide Display jobs in United States
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Applied Materials · 14 hours ago

Optomechanical Engineer – AR Waveguide Display

positionSanta Clara,CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$124K/yr - $171K/yr
date5+ years exp

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Optomechanical Engineer to join their Photonics Platforms Business team. This role focuses on the design and integration of AR waveguide display systems and integrated optics for consumer smart glasses, working at the intersection of optics, mechanics, and materials science.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop optomechanical assemblies for waveguide-based display systems
Collaborate with nano-photonics, optical, mechanical and packaging engineers to integrate optical components in smart eyewear
Perform tolerance analysis, thermal and structural simulations for optomechanical systems
Support prototyping, testing, and validation of integrated optics and waveguide assemblies
Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability, reliability and scalability
Drive continuous improvement in design processes and documentation

Qualification

Optomechanical designWaveguide displaysCAD toolsOptical design softwareThermal simulationsPrecision manufacturingProblem-solvingCross-functional collaboration

Required

Education: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
5+ years in optomechanical design of commercial optical modules
Hands-on experience with waveguide displays and smart eyewear
Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V)
Strong understanding of optical alignment, tolerancing, thermal deformation and environmental reliability
Familiarity with precision manufacturing and assembly processes for optics
Knowledge of optical adhesives and coatings
Experience with environmental sealing for optics
Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred

Experience with AR/VR display systems, diffractive waveguide displays, prescriptions lenses and dimming solutions
Experience with product development process and supporting NPI from EVT to production ramp
Hands on experience with metrology tools for optical and mechanical inspection

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program

Company

Applied Materials

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Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
dateFounded in 1967
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.appliedmaterials.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.1B
Key Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M

Leadership Team

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Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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