We are seeking a full-time Senior Optical Engineer in our Portland, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for complex optical designs, technologies, or systems that are new for Garmin under general direction.
Essential Functions
Serve in leadership capacity for completing complex designs or simulations/analysis such as tolerancing, stray light, non-sequential, etc. on optical systems incorporating a variety of surface/object types such as aspheric lenses, prisms, projected graphics, optical coatings, collimated optical systems and illumination systems
Expert use of one or more optical simulation software tools (ZEMAX, Code V, Light Tools, TracePro, etc.) and test equipment tools used for high tight tolerance alignment in the manufacture of optical systems
Specify test plans to validate very complex systems with complex performance requirements
Mentor/develop clear guidance for peer group in proper optical test equipment utilization
Direct/coordinate manufacture of moderately complex optical prototypes
Serve as Optical Engineering project lead for a single project providing system level oversight and technical direction, design, overview, ownership, and communication of status updates
Negotiate with cross functional teams to develop robust optical designs considering manufacturable tolerances, dimensional space constraints and appropriate testability
Design, simulate, source, and analyze complex optical components from suppliers
Design optics and optical systems to meet environmental and reliability requirements
Project Engineer on projects that involve a new design or major changes to an existing design
Work with mechanical engineering to consider tolerances, thermal, and dimensional space requirements
Work with electrical engineering to consider variations in electro-optical components
Collaborate/add value through participation in design reviews, providing comments on optical design aspects and other engineering areas across multiple product types
Evaluate new technologies as they apply to similar technologies
Participate in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
Estimate complex optical designs including tooling, part cost and design time
Make substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objectives
Mentor/provide guidance to less experienced Optical Engineers (1 & 2)
Contribute to advanced technical research on new technologies
Independently determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
Offer process improvement suggestions and author new procedures as appropriate
Interpret industry and Garmin qualifications to determine relevance and impact on product design
Plan/develop experimental test programs to verify compliance to all applicable regulations and quality guidelines
Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem-solving techniques
Exemplify Garmin's Mission Statement and Quality Policy and proactively works to improve Garmin's image and culture
Analyze test data and reports to determine if proposed design meets functional/performance specifications
Evaluate engineering test results for possible application to developments of other systems
Perform cost/performance tradeoff analysis of different design options
Participate in recruiting activities as assigned
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Optical Engineering, Bachelor of Arts in Physics, or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Demonstrated strong/excellent and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Thorough knowledge of optical manufacturing processes such as machining, polishing, molding and optical coatings and production and operations issues as they relate to engineering
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement in setting schedules, taking risks and completing tasks
Must demonstrate proficiency with a complex optical components and optical systems
Desired Qualifications
Extensive optical design experience for consumer or aviation products
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
