Optical Lab Engineer

A globally leading consumer technology company is seeking an Optical Sensing Hardware Data Analysis Engineer to join its Optical Sensing team developing advanced sensor technologies for next-generation products. In this role, you ll leverage your strong Python programming skills to analyze, interpret, and visualize complex optical data, driving insights that shape sensor design and performance. The ideal candidate is a self-driven, detail-oriented engineer with hands-on experience in optical instrumentation, data processing, and visualization. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the innovation of cutting-edge optical systems used by millions of customers worldwide.

Responsibilities:
Manage and report the engineering build process using Python and JMP to analyze large sets of data and track key figures of merits.
Validate the ambient light sensors color and Liz sensing performance using Python and spectrometers.
Assist with miscellaneous lab work to conduct failure analysis or research such as display light leakage, cover glass properties, affects from thermal environment, etc.
Support in creating a performance simulation model using MATLAB.
Lead end-to-end lab validation to support new optical sensor development.
Develop and implement validation plan for hardware/software designs.
Benchmark optical sensor performance from early prototype to product launch.
Provide guidance and recommendation to production line testing requirements.
Analyze data to draw conclusions and provide feedback to product design.
Convert data to a visual plot and/or chart.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Process Engineering to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions.
Deliver presentations of results in regular review with cross-functional teams.

Requirements:
Degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent. B.S./M.S. and industry experience, or Ph.D.
Strong background in optical measurements and data analysis.
Experience in using Python or other coding languages for lab equipment control, data acquisition, and instrument automation.
Need to be able to write/create, rewrite, revise customize and automate scripts.
Hands-on experience with optical lab equipment (light sources, spectrometers, detectors, oscilloscopes, free space optics on optical bench, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid teamwork and self-motivated for technical challenges.

Preferred Skillset:
Both Hardware and Software background

Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months (with a possibility for extension)
Work Location: San Diego, CA (on site)
Pay rate: $80.00 - $95.00 (DOE)