Optical Engineer II

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. The optical engineer will be part of a dynamic and talented engineering group focused on innovative optical system development for next generation sequencing. The engineer will be responsible for testing and integration in an interdisciplinary team environment. The preferred candidate will be a self-starter, with a hands-on, detail-oriented and analytical approach to testing and integration. Duties And Responsibilities Assemble, align, test, troubleshoot, and integrate breadboards to demonstrate feasibility Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams: engineering, software, supplier chain manufacturing and field service, etc. Ability and willingness to engage in multiple projects while keeping up with aggressive timelines Develop and document workflow and test results for system verification and validation protocols Assist in troubleshooting module-level and system-level issues Contribute to root-cause analysis experiments and present findings to project teams Provide product support for pre- and post-launch activities Education Requirements B.Sc or M.Sc in optical engineering, engineering, physics, or related discipline Qualifications 1 to 3 years hands-on experience with optics and optical instrumentation Familiarity with both component-level and system-level optical specification and design Familiarity with optical alignment methodologies and equipment Familiarity with optical test methodologies and equipment Proficiency in design and analysis using ZEMAX or similar software; familiarity with both imaging and non-imaging illumination design Strong and proactive communication and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications Familiarity/Experience with fluorescence microscopy Proficiency in Python for image processing and data analysis Proficiency in SolidWorks Familiarity with opto-mechanical tolerance analysis The estimated base salary range for the Optical Engineer II role based in the United States of America is: $88,200 - $132,400. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Illumina is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.

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