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Optical Characterization Engineer Jobs in California

nEye.ai

Photonics Test Automation Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$54 - $71.25/hr

This is a test automation and hardware/software integration role, not an optical characterization ... Translate engineering test requirements into modular, maintainable, and reusable automation ...

Ayar Labs

Sr. Engineer, Free-Space Optics

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $192K/yr

We are seeking an Optical Engineer to lead optical test, characterization, and modeling for free-space optical systems in next-generation modules. This is a hands-on, lab-centric role with strong ...

nEye.ai

Photonics Test Automation Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

This is a test automation and hardware/software integration role, not an optical characterization ... Translate engineering test requirements into modular, maintainable, and reusable automation ...

nEye.ai

Photonics Test Automation Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

This is a test automation and hardware/software integration role, not an optical characterization ... Translate engineering test requirements into modular, maintainable, and reusable automation ...

Talent Space, Inc.

Sr. Design Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

Evaluate device performance through electrical and optical characterization and recommend design ... Analyze engineering data, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive continuous improvements in ...

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What does an optical characterization engineer do?

An Optical Characterization Engineer specializes in measuring and analyzing the optical properties of materials, components, or systems. They use advanced instruments and techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, and interferometry to assess attributes like transmission, reflection, absorption, and refractive index. Their work helps ensure that optical devices meet performance specifications and aids in research and development of new optical technologies. This role often involves data analysis, reporting, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an optical characterization engineer?

To thrive as an Optical Characterization Engineer, you need a solid background in optics, physics, and engineering, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field. Proficiency with optical measurement tools, spectroscopy systems, and data analysis software such as MATLAB or LabVIEW is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you interpret data and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for accurately evaluating optical components and systems, ensuring product quality and driving innovation in photonics and optical technologies.

What are some common challenges faced by optical characterization engineers when working with new materials or devices?

Optical Characterization Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring measurement accuracy when dealing with novel materials that may exhibit unexpected optical behaviors. Adapting existing testing protocols to accommodate unique material properties or device geometries is another frequent hurdle. Additionally, interpreting complex data and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams—such as material scientists and process engineers—are essential to troubleshoot issues and optimize device performance. Staying up to date with the latest characterization technologies and maintaining meticulous documentation are also key aspects of the role.

What cities in California are hiring for Optical Characterization Engineer jobs?

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Battery Materials Characterization Engineer

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what's considered feasible? As part of our Battery Engineering group, you'll help craft creative battery solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before! You'll work across fields to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design. Join us, and you'll help us innovate new battery technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you'll push the industry boundaries of what batteries can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world.
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As part of the materials characterization team, you will function as the subject matter expert for structural characterization and chemical analysis of lithium-ion battery materials and systems, with a strong foundation in Raman spectroscopy and complementary techniques including SEM, FIB-SEM, and FTIR. You will develop methods based on project needs to build a deep understanding of failure mechanisms and root causes in lithium-ion batteries, while also reviewing data from other analysts and coordinating the use of multiple techniques to drive materials understanding and causations between materials properties and performance.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related field, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
Experience with Raman spectroscopy or relevant.
Experience with at least one characterization technique - SEM, FTIR or XRD.
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related field, with graduate-level coursework or research involving Raman spectroscopy and electron microscopy applied to energy storage materials
Deep knowledge of Raman spectroscopy for Li-ion battery materials, including interpretation of spectra for common materials (e.g., graphite, silicon, NMC/NCA cathodes, LFP, solid electrolytes)
Hands-on experience with SEM and FIB-SEM, including sample preparation, cross-sectioning, imaging, and EDS analysis of battery materials
Proficiency in FTIR spectroscopy (transmission, ATR, and/or microscopy modes) for chemical characterization of battery-relevant materials
Demonstrated track record of applying Raman and complementary characterization techniques (SEM, FIB-SEM, FTIR) to solve critical problems in battery material development and/or identification of battery degradation mechanisms
Experience handling and preparing air-sensitive battery materials (glovebox operation, inert atmosphere sample transfer)
Experience with additional characterization techniques such as XRD, XPS, TEM, or optical microscopy

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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