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Amazon Sr Optical Metrology Engineer, Hardware - Emerging Optics in San Diego, California
Description
Accurate and precise metrology is a critical component of engineering success. As a Sr. Optical Metrology Engineer you will support the display and optics teams by providing and developing test methods, specifications, lab equipment, and lab software. You will work on display and LED components in various consumer electronics during both engineering and production phases.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Design and build test setups to characterize optical parameters such as radiant distribution, MTF, contrast, and CIE.
• Develop automated test systems including instrument control, data acquisition, results analysis, and reporting using MATLAB and other software languages.
• Own/maintain/calibrate optical and electrical test equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and configuration issues in test fixtures, prototypes, and production products using various lab test equipment.
• Collect and analyze data to produce reports and recommendations for cross-functional teams.
• Generate specification and procedural documents.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences/engineering or related field
3+ years of technical work in optical metrology or similar testing and characterization role
Experience with hands-on test, debugging, and calibration of optical and electronic devices and instrumentation
Experience with commonly used optical metrology instruments such as power meter, interferometer, spectrometer, polarimeters, colorimeter, scatterometer
Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in physical sciences/engineering or related field
Experience with at least one standard optical design software such as Zemax, Code V, TracePro
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other common lab programming language
Familiarity with LED, LCD, OLED and/or reflective display technology
Experience with consumer electronics mass production and working with CM/OEM/ODM vendors
Experience with machine vision techniques and metrics w.r.t. inspection and metrology
Experience with photometry/color science/human vision
Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment
Proficiency in data and statistical analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated and self-directed individual, with little supervision necessary
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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