Laser R&D Engineer This position is responsible for developing new products and cutting-edge technologies to provide competitive ultrashort pulse lasers to the market. It is a part of core team in the technical R&D department to support laser business. Exploring new technologies and gauging them into the engineering concepts viable to new products are highly challenging and rewarding tasks. As a pioneering company in this technology and business field, IMRA provides the opportunities for practicing expertise in realizing new products in the environments of a well-established engineering and production system. Job Functions: Conceives and evaluates new technologies associated with ultrashort pulse lasers. Evaluates the concepts for viable engineering projects based on market requirements. Designs laser modules and systems based on the technology evaluations. Leads in prototyping new products for qualification and third party evaluation. Leads design review processes, including creates and reviews test reports, bill of material and other reliability documents. Works with sales and marketing to identify new products and market requirements. Primarily, the main technical field is in laser optics in fiber and free-space. However, related technical field necessary for a laser product, such as mechanical and electronics are also critical task areas.
Qualifications:
PhD degree in engineering or science discipline, preferably associated with ultrafast laser technology and science.
Expert knowledge in developing ultrashort pulse lasers.5+ years of industrial R&D experience.
Excellent hands-on problem solving skills.
Excellent analysis skills of test results.
Capable in transferring new technical concepts into engineering processes.
Knowledge in optical design software, basic mechanical CAD, and electronics design.
Proficient knowledge and experiences in test and measurement equipment related with ultrashort pulse characterizations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
US citizen or permanent residency in US Required.
