The Surface camera team is currently recruiting an Optical Engineer with a passion for technology to design and deliver high performance optical systems including: miniature camera lenses for color and IR systems and illumination optics for IR camera systems. Candidates must demonstrate competency in the design and delivery of miniature optical lens systems in high volume. Tasks include specification of and evaluation of OTS lenses, make vs buy decision for small computer camera lenses; and the optical design, development, documentation, and verification of components in the optical path. Work will be on a fast paced multi-functional product team that requires excellent communication and collaboration.
The candidate will be part of a small, high performance team to optimize camera designs for computer products, specifying lens designs meeting the performance and ID requirements of the overall system, optimizing lens trade-offs and performance for best customer experience; providing expert knowledge of the injection molded lens industry and supply base including evaluation and selection of world class lens partners; demonstrating the ability to work effectively with lens partners to optimize lens designs based on tooling and process capability and providing specification and processes to camera
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering injection molded lenses to production in consumer products for CMOS imaging sensors and LED and/or VCSEL illumination systems. Experience working with internationally based lens molders and camera module suppliers. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 10+ years' experience designing lenses and camera systems with demonstrated knowledge in the use of lens design and tolerance analysis using tools such as Zemax, Oslo, or Code V required. Ability to develop test tools and processes to characterize optical and system level performance. Willing