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Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.\nWith interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.\nThe Optical Engineer will report directly to the Enterprise Solutions Manager and will have direct reporting responsibility for customer facing commercial roles within the Enterprise Solution team and other product related roles.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nThe Optical Engineer for Semicon Metrology and Inspection is a highly skilled and market-focused professional. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background in optical design, combined with a keen understanding of customer needs and requirements within the semiconductor metrology and inspection market. This role requires a thought leader who can partner with our customers on their most significant and complex challenges and, in turn, propose effective solutions. These solutions will require optical design and tolerance analysis using Zemax OpticStudio or similar software to meet customer specifications while maintaining manufacturability. This role will develop and lead solutions from concept to prototype through collaboration with internal and external key stakeholders, gaining alignment on specifications, testing protocols, and manufacturing methods throughout the process.\nKey accountabilities and responsibilities for the Optical Engineer, Semicon Metrology and Inspection Applications include but are not limited to:\nLead in-person customer meetings on customer needs and IDEX solutions. Work with the sales team to provide technical expertise and develop sales strategies.\nProficient in commercial tools for quantifying and qualifying customer opportunities for fit to Material Science Solutions.\nSkilled in Sequential and Non-Sequential optical modeling using Zemax OpticStudio or equivalent software.\nStrong understanding of optical design principles, geometrical optics and aberration theory, and optical metrology techniques and methods.\nAbility to model and optimize 3D optical systems.\nGood understanding of integrated optical systems involving the integration of light sources, imaging optics, precision mechanics, image processing, and other key sub-systems and technologies.\nAbility to generate optical components specifications and drawings based on higher-level specifications and models.\nProvide accurate and detailed requirements documentation for procurement and fabrication of optical components.\nAbility to generate lens requirements, coating requirements, and optical system requirements from customer interactions and documents.\nInterface with opto-mechanical and CAD designers to define tooling, optical mounting, and human interface requirements based on predicted worst-case optical tolerances.\nDesign feasibility experiments for opto-mechanical sub-systems, at times using simulation tools in support of R&D prototypes and production processes.\nRepresent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.\nWork with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, supply chain, and QA, to align the right solution for a customer and/or a market.\nConduct troubleshooting on IDEX solutions for customer complaints and returns.\nIdentify baseline product and solution value for the market, competitors, and key suppliers who can support IDEX.\nRequirements & Experience:\nA Bachelor of Science degree in an optics-related Engineering discipline and 2 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree in a directly related field with 2 years of relevant experience.\n2+ years experience in lens design and optical tolerance analysis, including sensitivity and Monte Carlo analysis and compilation and interpretation of results to inform manufacturing specifications and processes.\nStrong grasp of spherical and aspheric optical components fabrication techniques and relevant specifications.\nUnderstanding of precision alignment & metrology techniques.\nWriting technical reports in both a detailed written format and a concise pictorial oral presentation format.\nWorking knowledge of optical test and evaluation equipment and procedures.\nDirect experience in the specification and testing of optical-based integrated systems.\nExperience with one or more optical design software packages, such as Zemax\nExcellent verbal communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.\nProven ability to work effectively in a team environment.\nAbility to travel as needed to meet with customers, partners, and attend industry events \nDesired Skills:\nExperience with stray light and thermal analysis in optical modeling\nExperience with programming (C++, Python, MATLAB, or other) and native optical design programming languages, including development of scripts and API tools to streamline design, tolerancing, and analysis.\nCharacteristics:\nAttention to detail and a commitment to quality.\nCreative thinker with the ability to develop innovative solutions.\nFlexibility to adapt to changing requirements and technologies.\nSelf-motivated and proactive in identifying and addressing issues.\nStrong focus on customer satisfaction and delivering value.\nStrong analytical skills to interpret market data, customer feedback, and product performance metrics.\nStrong collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering, sales, marketing, and other cross-functional teams.\nLow Ego. Lives the IDEX Values of Trust, Team, and Excellence.\nAre you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?\nTotal Rewards\nThe compensation range for this position is $127,200.00 - $190,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.Benefits Package\nOur comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/\nIDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.\nAttention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at  for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. 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