Baker Hughes
energy technology
R&DOpticalEngineer
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“R&D Optical Engineer at Baker Hughes. Skills: Optical system design, Optical system development, Optical modeling, Electro-optical systems. Lead the design, development, and validation of optical and electro-optical systems. Work closely with cross-functional partners, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure optical performance, manufacturability, and quality throughout the product lifecycle”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure optical performance, manufacturability, and quality throughout the product lifecycle; Deliver innovative, manufacturable electro-optical solutions
Industry & Context.
Must be located in or near the locations displayed above, Must be able to work onsite regularly at the Skaneateles, NY facility
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, 5+ years of experience in the design and development of optical products, Significant experience with optical modeling of electro-optical systems, including alignment techniques, lens selection, MTF, and FOV analysis, Hands-on experience using optical design software such as Code V and/or Zemax, Experience working with CCD and CMOS imaging systems, Experience in illumination system design and micro-optics, Able to work onsite regularly at the Skaneateles, NY facility, Current work authorization in the country of employment
Nice to Have
Senior title preferred
What You'll Do.
and validation of optical and electro-optical systems
Work closely with cross-functional partners
and manufacturing teams to ensure optical performance
and quality throughout the product lifecycle
Support innovation through technology research
and continuous improvement of optical solutions
Execute optical system designs from ideation through implementation
Adhere to business standards
engineering best practices
and product/program requirements throughout the development process
Partner with suppliers to refine designs for optimal cost
and manufacturing consistency
Contribute to innovation by researching emerging technologies and supporting the review and submission of patents
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optical parts and assemblies are manufacturable and achieve consistent quality; Work closely with cross-functional partners, suppliers, and manufacturing teams
Process & Methodology
Product lifecycle management
Full Job Description
**R &D Optical Engineer** **Are you passionate about designing and developing high****‑****performance optical systems from concept through production?** **Do you enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, manufacturable electro****‑****optical solutions?** **Partner with the best** Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value. **Fuel Your Passion** As an R&D Optical Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and validation of optical and electro‑optical systems. You will work closely with cross‑functional partners, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure optical performance, manufacturability, and quality throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports innovation through technology research, patent development, and continuous improvement of optical solutions. As an **R &D Optical Engineer**, you will be responsible for: * Executing optical system designs from ideation through implementation, including design, prototyping, refinement, and validation. * Adhering to business standards, engineering best practices, and product/program requirements throughout the development process. * Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optical parts and assemblies are manufacturable and achieve consistent quality. * Partnering with suppliers to refine designs for optimal cost, performance, and manufacturing consistency. * Contributing to innovation by researching emerging technologies and supporting the review and submission of patents. **To be successful in this role you will have:** * Have a Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, E
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