Optical Engineer

Cytonome has an immediate opening for an experienced, full-time Optical Engineer!

Cytonome was founded in 2009 on the premise of providing advanced solutions for cell purification needs. By developing cutting-edge technologies in cell purification and platform design, Cytonome provides novel solutions for cell therapy, research and industry. With deep engineering expertise in the cytometry field and an expansive intellectual property portfolio, Cytonome aims to develop products that simplify existing workflows and enable leading-edge advances and research.

Description & Duties

Participate in the activities and timelines of the system design team for the entire development life cycle, including specification, design, unit functional testing, troubleshooting, implementation, integration and transfer to manufacturing

Carry out complex assignments requiring development of new or improved techniques or procedures

Provide input for design specifications and test plans, solutions and implementation

Troubleshoot and debug optical system design

Coordinate and assist in design verifications and validations

Conduct design reviews of fixtures and assemblies

Interact regularly with management to communicate status of milestones and impacts of technical hurdles

Review engineering documents and documentation

Work with Optical Scientists and Mechanical Engineers to design next generation optical systems

Coordinate and/or execute architectural design, implementation, and testing of certain major sub-assemblies with optical technicians Experience

2+ years in optical engineering design

Experience designing and troubleshooting electronics, software or optics

Skilled in prototyping, fundamental optical design, data acquisition, data processing and system level thinking

Willing and able to own the design and testing of optical systems and subassemblies for use in automated flow cytometers and cell sorters

Working knowledge Zemax/Optica or other optical modeling software

Experience conducting laboratory experiments and troubleshooting laser systems

Experience conducting design verification of sub-systems

Experience with lab automation and machine vision

Excellent project management, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

Experience with new product development/introduction and commercialization processes

Ability to self-organize and work with minimal supervision

Experience with MATLAB, Mathematica, python or C is a plus

Fluidics, Microfluidics and Cytometry experience a plus

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Educational Background:

Bachelor's Degree in Optical or Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline; or 5+ years optomechanical design experience

Cytonome excels in creating a workplace where imaginative thinkers can participate in a stimulating entrepreneurial environment and contribute to a highly motivated, success-driven team. Cytonome is an equal opportunity employer. The stated policy of the Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.