Optical Test Engineer

Optical Test Engineer

Redmond, WA(Onsite)

Contract

Description:

Client is seeking a highly skilled Optical Test Engineer for a temporary assignment supporting our Display Systems Engineering Team. This role is based in Redmond, WA, and offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge hardware projects in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

- Develop, execute, and document optical test and calibration procedures for display hardware, optical modules and components.

- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define test and calibration requirements and ensure product quality.

- Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and provide actionable feedback to design and manufacturing teams.

- Maintain and calibrate optical test equipment and ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.

- Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

- Masters degree or equivalent experience in the field of Optics, Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences or a similar field, or equivalent work experience

- 3+ years of experience in optical testing, measurement, and analysis within a hardware engineering environment.

- Proficiency with optical test equipment (e.g., spectroradiometers, photometers, colorimeters, autocollimators).

- Ability to program test sequences, automate data collection and analysis, perform image processing (Python, Matlab, C# or C++)

- Ability to perform statistical data analysis from large datasets and provide insights (JMP)

- Familiarity with display or electronics manufacturing and build cycles for hardware product development

- Ability to debug test sequences, optical prototypes and electronics

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent documentation and proactive communication skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Requirements

- Knowledge of color science, display calibration, calibration and control algorithms

- Experience in display and optics for the AR/VR industry

- Experience in optical design/simulation tools (Zemax, LightTools)

- Experience in opto-mechanical design tools such as Ansys, Solidworks, NX