Work Location: San Jose, California Shift: Department: EL-CT-IL PLA Technologies Recruiter: Michele Lee Stabinsky
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Your Role:
EMD Electronics is a recognized materials supplier, with multiple products currently being used in cutting-edge Augmented and Virtual Reality Devices. In your role as AR/VR Principal Engineer, you will help us deepen our understanding of this technology, allowing us to delineate how our products can push the performance of current devices. You will play a central role in helping us to define scale-up paths for products using our materials and processes.
You will be based at our Silicon Valley critical initiative in San Jose to develop new materials to impact next-generation AR/VR products.
Tasks:
As an optical engineer, you will be in charge of finding scalable ways to pattern Polarization Volume Hologram (PVH) waveguides.
You will also help us find ways to effectively and repeatably characterize our components at the grating and combiner levels.
You will work with OEMs to scope and develop tools that are able to increase throughput while maintaining high yield and optical performance.
Who you are:
Minimum Qualifications:
MS in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
5+ years industry experience working on the development of AR/VR technology-related products
Preferred qualifications:
Deep understanding of patterning techniques used to produce AR/VR components; Able to find ways to scale up
A clear understanding of AR/VR technology and how materials and architectures influence KPIs and user experience
Proven record scaling up AR/VR related devices and technologies from concept to mass production
Excellent communication skills
A strong technology leader with deep and broad experience in the field of AR/VR
A clear understanding of the optical characterization methods used in AR/VR components metrology
Willingness to push the boundaries of current approaches and to innovate in the field of materials and applications
Proven record of using wet coating technologies to fabricate AR/VR devices, including but not limited to slot die coater, IJP, optical lithography, etc.
Good understanding of the related IP in the field. Proven record of innovation in the field
Pay Range for this position: $73,000 - $219,000
Our ranges incorporate all levels and career types available within this specific role, and are derived from relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.
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