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Optical Systems Automation Engineer
Optikos
Rochester, USA
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
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We are seeking an Optical Systems Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated systems for optical alignment, calibration, and test of imaging and optical assemblies. This role bridges optics, motion control, machine vision, and software, enabling scalable, repeatable, and high-yield manufacturing of optical systems and camera modules.
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Job Summary
We are seeking an Optical Systems Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated systems for optical alignment, calibration, and test of imaging and optical assemblies. This role bridges optics, motion control, machine vision, and software, enabling scalable, repeatable, and high-yield manufacturing of optical systems and camera modules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Optical Automation & Alignment
- Design and implement automated optical alignment systems (active and passive)
- Develop focus, centering, tilt, and spacing alignment algorithms
- Integrate cameras, light sources, collimators, targets, and metrology tools
- Optimize alignment speed, accuracy, and yield for production use
- Test & Calibration Systems
- Develop automated optical test stations (MTF, SFR, distortion, FOV, CRA, focus)
- Implement calibration routines for imaging systems and optical assemblies
- Automate pass/fail criteria, data capture, and traceability
- Support thermal, vibration, and environmental test automation as needed
- Software & Controls
- Develop automation software (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, or similar)
- Interface with motion controllers, PLCs, frame grabbers, and DAQ hardware
- Implement closed-loop optimization using image-based feedback
- Develop GUIs and operator workflows for manufacturing environments
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