Senior Engineer, Optical

Roles and Responsibilities: Optical Design & Development • Participate to design, simulate, and develop optical circuits, modules, and systems for SICK products, including sensors and industrial solutions. • Perform optical modeling and analysis (e.g., ray tracing, tolerancing, stray light analysis) to ensure optimal performance and manufacturability. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, mechanical, firmware) to integrate optical subsystems into complete product designs. Verification, Testing & Validation • Define and support to execute optical test plans, procedures, and validation protocols to verify product performance against specifications. • Analyze measurement data and ensure compliance with quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements. • Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design or process issues. • Product Lifecycle Management & Support • Support product lifecycle activities, including troubleshooting field issues, failure analysis, and product improvements. • Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and enhance yield and robustness. • Coordinate certification and compliance activities (e.g., safety, environmental, industry standards) related to optical systems. Job Requirements: • Diploma in Optical Engineering, Engineering Optics or equivalent. • Open to candidates not based in Singapore • At least 1-2 years in a Research and Development Role. • Basic understanding of Sensor technology . • Basic understanding of IEC/ISO standards (IEC 62471 / IEC 60825). • Good understanding of first order ray tracing technique. • Perform non-design related simulation task using Optical simulation tool such as Zemax. • Generate optical lens drawing following by requirement. • Basic understanding of basic sensor testing methodology. • Basic understanding of tools for optical testing. • Basic understanding of equipment for optical testing. • Translate requirements into test plan. • Characterize optical component for cost saving. • Provide Statistical Analysis on critical parameters. • Identify SPC for Final Test and Quality Checks. • Provide the benchmarking steps / methods and interpret the result. Identify / derive good practices. • Good understanding of DFMEA. • Good Failure Analysis approach. • Be responsible and take ownership on assigned tasks. • Growth mindset to acquire new technical competencies