Optical Engineer

4 days ago


Southampton, United Kingdom CooperCompanies Full time

DescriptionWho We AreSightGlass Vision Inc. a joint venture company between CooperVision and EssilorLuxottica is the inventor and manufacturer of novel spectacle lenses that have proven to strongly reduce the progression of myopia in children. With this game changing technology in hand we are poised to improve the life of millions of children worldwide.Why Work With UsWe are a small but growing enthusiastic team and as such we recognize each employee as a vital member of the team. Integrity and respect are fundamental to our working relationships. We have a nimble start-up mentality and are backed by the world leaders in vision care products. We are friendly inventive and dedicated. Our lenses dont just change vision they change lives. Join a team that is passionate about improving childrens visual health and quality of life.Job SummaryThis is a newly created role within our R&D team contributing to the development of innovative spectacle lens technologies for myopia role involves leading optical design efforts performing simulations and conducting tolerancing analyses to ensure high-performance manufacturable optical solutions.Essential Functions & AccountabilitiesDesign complex optical systems for myopia control lenses.Conduct optical simulation of new design concepts (MSF PSF wavefront error scatter).Define product specification in both surfaces-based and functional parameter space.Conduct tolerance analysis to assess sensitivity in manufacturing and real-life use.Work closely with clinical experts regulatory and process development to align optical design with therapeutic goals and manufacturability.Support prototype development and testing.Literature review for passive and active optical solutions for contrast management.Automate data analysis flow to support R&D activitiesContribute to intellectual property generation and patent filings.Prepare detailed design documentation and simulation reports.Attend relevant conferences.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesProficient in Zemax or similar.Experienced with Python or similar.Experienced with numerical analysis data processing.Strong understanding of geometric and physical optics optical design and tolerancing.Prior experience in design of myopia management productsPrior experience in design of ophthalmic lenses.Understanding of ISO standards in ophthalmic lenses.Qualifications/Experience:Master of PhD degree in physics optical engineering engineering or similar.3 year experience in optical design and modelling.Experience in working in a team.Work EnvironmentAbility to work in the office 5 days per weekWillingness and ability to travel occasionally is essentialDue to the global scope of some projects involving several time zones the ability to accommodate meetings outside of typical daily work hours from time to time is requiredThis is a high growth fast paced small organisation. The ability to be productive and successful in an intense work Key Skills Business Continuity Planning,Active Directory,C,Higher Education,AC Maintenance,Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1


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