Laser R & D Engineer NLO
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80-100k, Attractive reasonable cost of living Northeast Location
Rudzinsky Associate's client is a global leader in scientific laser products design, development, research, mfg. Their US operation is engaged on an ambitious growth trajectory that includes developing a line of products that will have originated in the US. Be part of this terrific growth story and opportunity. Play a leading role in scientific laser new product development / introduction.
The Laser Development Engineer will play a pivotal hands-on role developing and testing a new laser product line being designed and manufactured by RA’s client in the US. This product will generate cw laser radiation based on well-established techniques in nonlinear optics. Working in concert with our client’s very experienced R&D team the Laser Development Engineer will responsible for:
- Building and characterizing early prototypes
- Working in concert with R&D to ensure manufacturability
- Contributing to the design and specification of the product based on personal experience
- Ensuring that the product conforms to RA’s client high standard of performance, quality, and reliability
- Specifying and outfitting dedicated manufacturing space with all necessary workstations, fixturing, and instrumentation
- Collaborating with manufacturing personnel to facilitate a transition to production
Qualifications:
- Qualified applicants should have:
- MS or PhD in Physics, Optics or Engineering
- 5+ years of hands-on optical/laser engineering experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as an outgoing personality and a desire to interact with people
- Unrestricted right to work in the United States
Preferred qualifications include:
- Significant experience in nonlinear optical frequency conversion
- Laser industry experience
- Product development experience
- Relevant optical engineering software skills including Solidworks, Labview, LASCAD, ZEMAX