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About the Role

Join world-class experts as a Systems Engineer II, driving the development of technology-based solutions for engineering and commercial problems. Utilize multidisciplinary engineering experience to design, build, and test new solutions for imaging, spectral sensing, and color measurement applications. Work with commercial and applications teams to develop prototypes and produce mechanical, electrical, and optomechanical designs, with potential for basic software/firmware development and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Drive the development of technology-based solutions to engineering and commercial problems.
Design, build, and test new solutions to meet customer requirements and specifications for imaging, spectral sensing, and color measurement applications.
Work with commercial and applications teams to develop prototypes of new opportunities.
Produce mechanical and electrical design of instruments and fixtures.
Produce optomechanical design of devices.
Perform basic software or firmware development.
Troubleshoot systems.
Develop hands-on expertise in hardware, spectroscopy, imaging, software, and/or electrical engineering.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

2+ years of experience developing technical solutions in complex hardware and software development.
Hands-on experience developing integrated hardware/software systems from concept to production.
Ability to analyze data in an efficient manner and derive actionable development direction from results.
Experience in 3D modeling (using SolidWorks or similar).
Experience in electrical schematic capture and layout (using Altium or similar).
Excellent skills in planning, communications, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, innovation, and the ability to motivate inspire, and influence cross-group/functional teams with a high degree of independence and success.
An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset, bringing a natural curiosity for what “can be” and the willingness to challenge boundaries.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, navigate uncertain situations, and drive for clarity.
Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed organization, influencing culture and decisions.
Ability to work independently.
High standard of ethics and integrity.

Skills

Systems engineering
Optics
Mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering
Software engineering
Imaging
Spectral sensing
Color measurement
MATLAB (or equivalent)
3D modeling
SolidWorks (or similar)
Electrical schematic capture
Electrical layout
Altium (or similar)
Planning
Communications
Analytical capabilities
Attention to detail
Interpersonal skills
Innovation
Motivation
Inspiration
Influence
Independence
Success
Entrepreneurial spirit
Curiosity
Dealing with ambiguity
Navigating uncertain situations
Driving for clarity
Operating in a matrixed organization
Influencing culture
Influencing decisions
Working independently
Ethics
Integrity

Location

Rochester, New York

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

2+ years
More experienced candidates welcome

Education Level

B.S. (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering degree.

Salary/Compensations

$80,000 - $85,000 per year

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package
Health and wellness benefits
Excellent career development opportunities worldwide
Networking opportunities worldwide
Advancement opportunities worldwide

About the Company

Ocean Optics pioneered miniature spectrometers and delivers spectral solutions to researchers, OEMs, and industrial customers.
Designs and builds industrial-grade photonics systems for material inspection, chemical identification, and quality assurance.
Mission: design precise photonics systems to solve customer measurement challenges to make the world safer, cleaner, and healthier.
Leverages the power of light for advancement in health, safety, and the environment.
Works within applications including biomedical, semiconductors, research & science, industrial, environmental, food & agriculture, and safety & security.
Partners with customers to achieve ambitious goals.
Has more than 200 employees worldwide, including in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Leverages the knowledge from a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
Is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health, and environmental technology.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.