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About the Role

Oversee the characterization and test lab, maintaining and documenting existing tests while developing new procedures to support Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Production. Collaborate with customers and vendors, analyze and communicate test results, and work with systems including displays, projectors, optical subsystems, waveguides, and other imaging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and test micro-displays, projector systems, optical subsystems, and complete near-eye systems.
• Develop and implement new test methods and procedures to support research, development, quality assurance, and production needs.
• Create and maintain detailed test documentation, procedures, and organized test data records.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production teams to establish and calibrate incoming inspection procedures and in-process validation methods.
• Identify, procure, set up, and maintain appropriate test and measurement equipment.
• Analyze and interpret test results, identify issues, and independently develop corrective actions for product and process concerns.
• Provide senior-level optical engineering expertise and technical guidance on optical testing and characterization.
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal management as a technical expert on optical testing and characterization.
• Conduct technical reviews to ensure appropriate procedures and methods are followed and provide value-added feedback to the design team.
• Support the successful transition and implementation of test methods and procedures into full-scale production.
• Ensure projects meet established schedule, financial, and technical performance objectives.
• Meets required ISO 9001:2015 standards and necessary training based on the relevant Quality Objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of detailed experience working in a research or product design environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with a variety of optical test equipment.
• Familiarity with optical measurement techniques.
• Must be able to demonstrate out-of-box thinking for unique problem solving.
• Familiarity with optical design software such as Zemax.
• Programming experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in related field.

Skills

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Motivation & Initiative
• Respect & Integrity
• Optical design software (e.g., Zemax)
• Programming

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 10 years of detailed experience working in a research or product design environment.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in related field.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree

About the Company

• Founded in 1997, Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) is a growing, dynamic company that specializes in the design, manufacturing and sale of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise and consumer markets.
• Company products include wearable displays and computing devices that offer portable, high-quality viewing experience for applications in augmented reality, digital information, utility, and entertainment.

Equal Opportunity

• Vuzix Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
• We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
• We are committed to recruiting and employing the best talent available.