Optical Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Solon, OH (Job ID US3530745_BH9717106)

Description

Optical Engineer - Solon, OH - Direct Hire
Salary is commensurate with years of experience
($70K to $150K)

Company Overview:
We are a dynamic startup company focused on developing a multi-terabyte multilayer fluorescent optical disc. Our technology promises a decades-long shelf-life, small environmental footprint, and low total cost of ownership. This breakthrough is essential for the archival and nearline data storage industry. Our research and development team possess a diverse range of skills necessary to bring the optical media, optical pickup, and optical disc drive to market.
We focus on developing technology through disciplines like chemistry, physics, materials and polymer science and engineering, and optical, mechanical, computer, electronic, firmware, and software engineering. Our team is composed of talented individuals thriving in a high-tech, interdisciplinary environment.

Summary/Responsibilities:
The Optical Engineer will work on system-level and component-level construction and testing of the optical pickup unit (OPU) for the optical drive needed to read and write data on our multilayer optical films. The candidate will collaborate with external partners and our servo, electrical, system, firmware, and opto-mechanical engineers to develop an advanced, state-of-the-art OPU. These tasks require creativity and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include:

• Constructing, aligning, and testing the OPU for focusing, tracking, writing, and reading on fluorescence and/or reflective multilayer films.
• Involving high-precision mechanical infrastructure and motion controls for read/write and focus and tracking servo functions.
• Collecting, compiling, and presenting data for internal use and to demonstrate disc and disc drive maturation.
• Developing optical and optomechanical test setups, test protocols, and reports.
• Displaying good interpersonal skills to work with our cross-functional team.
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic with a desire to deliver results.
• Potential management opportunities for qualified candidates.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of optics and optical systems.
• Experience in construction, alignment, and testing of optical and optomechanical systems.
• Experience with design software such as Zemax and Code V is helpful but not necessary.
• Previous experience in problem-solving using statistical methodology is helpful but not necessary.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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