Waygate Technologies
non-destructive testing
R&DOpticalEngineer
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“R&D Optical Engineer at Waygate Technologies. Skills: Optical system design, Lens design, Prototyping, Validation. Contribute to design, development, validation of optical systems. Execute optical system designs”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver high‑performance products; ensure designs meet manufacturability, quality, and performance requirements; refine optical components for cost efficiency and consistent production quality; ensure optical components are manufacturable and meet performance expectations; optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, and long-term production consistency; ensure successful transition from development to production
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
regular onsite presence at the Skaneateles, NY facility, flexibility in working hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline., minimum of 3 years of experience in the design and development of optical products.
What You'll Do.
validation of optical systems
Execute optical system designs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Partner with suppliers
Support innovation initiatives
Research emerging technologies
Design and develop optical systems
Adhere to business standards
Perform optical modeling and analysis
Support NPI activities
Investigate emerging optical technologies
Maintain design records
Maintain test reports
Maintain technical documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams; Collaboration with global teams and suppliers
Communication Scope
communication skills
Full Job Description
**R &D Optical Engineer** **Are you passionate about advancing optical technologies and creating innovative solutions?** **Do you enjoy working on complex optical systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑performance products?** **Partnering with the best** As the world leader in non-destructive testing (NDT), Waygate Technologies offers the broadest portfolio of industrial inspection solutions. Our solutions include radiography and computed tomography (CT), remote visual inspection, ultrasound and eddy current technologies. We ensure safety, quality and productivity for our customers across major industries around the world. **Fueling your passion** As an R&D Optical Engineer, * You will contribute to the design, development, and validation of optical systems from concept to production. * You will execute optical system designs, including lens design, packaging, prototyping, refinement, and validation. * You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure designs meet manufacturability, quality, and performance requirements. * You will partner with suppliers to refine optical components for cost efficiency and consistent production quality. * You will support innovation initiatives by researching emerging technologies and contributing to intellectual property development, including patent reviews and submissions. **As an R &D Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for:** * **Optical Design & Development:** Designing and developing optical systems from ideation through implementation, including lens design, optical packaging, prototyping, and validation activities. * **Engineering Excellence:** Adhering to business standards, engineering best practices, and product/program requirements throughout the development lifecycle. * **Cross‑functional Collaboration:** Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure optical components are manufacturable and meet performance expectations. * **Supplier Colla
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