Job Title:  Optical Applications Engineer (USA)

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an applications engineer to work independently, becoming the US technical expert in our optical metrology systems. They will be challenged to outreach for new opportunities, create technical solutions and expand our business. They will be responsible for proving system capability with sample measurements and live demonstrations, conducting system training, understanding customers’ demands and providing customer support, and communicating through webinars and publications. They must be willing to travel to customer sites in North America up to 70%.

Requirements for Consideration

• Optical manufacturing experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge in optics (interferometry, laser, fiber optics).
  • Knowledge and understanding of common optical designs.
  • Experience and knowledge of current optical manufacturing methods.
  • Basic knowledge of optics metrology methods.
  • Active participant in optics community.
• Strong technical aptitude including:
  • Strong competency in mathematics.
  • Ability to implement technical projects.
• PC Skills beyond Microsoft Office suite:
  • Ability to diagnose software and general PC issues.
  • Ability to self-learn simple programming.
  • Understanding of fundamental programming concepts.
• Strong communication skills
  • Experience giving technical presentations.
  • Ability to explain complex topics in clear language.
  • Ability to communicate with different audiences, e.g., technicians, engineers, owners, or researchers, etc.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelors or greater degree with in optical or related engineering & 3+ years of field experience. or equivalent professional experience in the optical manufacturing field.
• Must have experience in traveling for work.
• Permanent residents and U.S. Citizens only (company under I.T.A.R regulations). Not able to consider OPT students/graduates.
• Must be located in Northeast US (CT, MA, VT, NH)

BENEFITS  

When you join Taylor Hobson, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. Depending on the location of the position we offer you the following: 

• Working with worldwide technology in the field of Optics and Optics Metrology 
• Continuous training provided using world class manufacturing tools and equipment 
• Fun, relaxed, supportive working environment 
• International travel and local teamwork with international colleagues 

Business Unit

Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.

We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.

We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.

Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Form Talysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescopes, and AMECare.

Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

Website: www.taylor-hobson.com