Optics Component Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering design teams to develop and execute validation plans for optical and optoelectronic components such as lenses and VCSELs
• Partner with production and supply chain teams to transition designs into scalable manufacturing processes
• Contribute to product development through Design For Manufacturing (DFM) and Design For Test (DFT)
• Own design integrity post-transition to production, maintaining product requirements and coordinating engineering change management
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to optoelectronic performance
• Work with critical vendors to ensure a reliable supply of specified components
• Develop specific metrology to ensure appropriate incoming inspection and maintain product quality

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a relevant optics engineering environment
• Expertise in optoelectronic design, including PINs, VCSELs, and fiber optic interfaces
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes such as wirebonding and epoxy dispense/cure
• Proficiency in optical modeling and CAD software, specifically ANSYS (Zemax) and Solidworks
• Hands-on problem-solving experience using FMEA, SPC, and DOE
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment with ESD sensitive components
• Working knowledge of GD&T, CTQ, and tolerance analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics (Master's preferred)

Benefits

• Salary range of $110k - $140k per year inclusive of applicable bonuses
• Medical (HSA/PPO), dental, and vision insurance
• Group life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• 401K and other voluntary options
• Paid time off

About the Company

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions. With over 40 international locations, Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to advancing technologies that optimize both the performance and cost of systems from the bare die to the interface.