Software Systems Engineer jobs in Medford, OR

Description

We are looking for an Engineering Optical Systems Engineer to join our team! If you are looking for an amazing opportunity with a Great Company, Culture and TEAM then apply today!

Qualified candidates must have logistic coordinating experience, an outstanding work ethic, be self-motivated and have a “can do, get it done” teamwork/positive attitude! Competitive wages and benefits! Commission packages! Great team! Great culture and benefits!

Employer Matched 401 k! Sick and Vacation! Health benefits! (Vision, dental, medical, disability and life insurance)

About the Company Founded in 1982, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is the world’s leading supplier of real time contamination monitoring systems and airborne particle counters.  Lighthouse offers the most complete line of contamination monitoring solutions available that include Airborne Particle Counters, Microbial Samplers, and Liquid Particle Counters, as well as Temperature / Humidity sensors. Recently added production of air purification products, manufacturing of personal protective equipment.  These solutions are now found in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data storage, biotechnology, aerospace, and defense industry plants worldwide.

Job Summary:

The Optical System Engineer will be responsible for developing sensor technology, particularly in the field of optical system-based detection. The role involves productizing optical sensing technologies, designing and implementing sensor systems, and working with multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Lead sensor development within a cross functional team to strategize and plan for the transition from prototype to shippable product.
• Perform a wide range of optical engineering tasks at the system and subsystem levels.
• Specify optical components.
• Assemble and debug prototypes, drive alpha & beta tests and product release.
• Design, prototype, test, and refine optical systems in support of continuous improvement of optical systems.
• Establish optical testing and analysis methods for ensuring consistent performance.

• If ever working hybrid model (from home, or offsite location), must be able to travel to LWS office when requested if any company needs arise.
• Good communication skills.
• Get along with others.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds and 21 pounds as a two-person lift.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Expertise in optical based sensors technologies to detect in aerosols and liquid mediums.
• Strong background in analytical spectroscopy (UV/Visible/NIR/IR absorption, fluorescence, Raman, etc.).
• Ability to model electro-optical systems, preferably Zmax.
• Strong optical troubleshooting skills
• Hands on experience working with benchtop prototyping optical systems as well as product level optical systems.
• Developing instrumentation equipment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct reports
• Manage collaborations with academic and industrial partners.

Travel:

• Periodic travel based on project to other LWS offices.

Education and Experience:

• B.S or M.S. in physics, optical science, engineering, or a related discipline          
• 7 years of related work experience in electro-optical instrumentation design and testing. 10 years preferred.
• Proven track record of successful product development and innovation in relevant fields.

CANDIDATES SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SCREENING

EEO Statement: Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, disability status, or any other legally protected status

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