Optical design, Hands-on in Optical lab, Prototyping, Metrology

Vadim Shofman

Fremont, California +1-407-***-**** *************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/vadim-shofman-86329b3/

SUMMARY

Experienced and innovative Optical-Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in developing optical test setups and studying optical phenomena. Proven expertise in geometric and wave optics, optical lab work, and data analysis using tools like Matlab and Excel. Skilled in optical characterization, including CMOS Image sensors and camera modules. Adept at working in fast-paced R&D environments, with a focus on precision and collaboration.

SKILLS

Optics & Optical Systems Design: Geometric Optics, Wave Optics, Optical Phenomena Analysis, Optical Test Bench Development, Camera Modules Ray Tracing, Sequential and Non-Sequential Modes, POP, Tolerance Analysis, Error Budgeting, Stray Light Analysis, Design from Concept, Design Validation.

Opto-Mechanical Design: Optics Mounting Design, Design for manufacturability, Mechanical components, actuators, and fixtures design (SolidWorks)

Hands-on: Optical Lab Experiments, Light Sources, Detectors, Precise Alignment, Optical Testing, Metrology, Rapid Prototyping, Performance Validation Testing Setup Assembly and operation.

Industrial Experience: Production Technology, Failure Analysis, Troubleshooting, Data Analysis,

Software: Zemax Proficiency (12 years), SolidWorks Strong, Matlab, Python, Excel

Technical Knowledge: Solid State Physics, Optics, Math, Mechanics, and Thermal Management.

Experience: Laser Systems, Microscopy, Free Space Optics, Imaging, Illumination, Cameras, LiDAR, Fiber-Optics, Photonics, Laser Diodes, Metrology, Testing, AR/VR

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEAD OPTICAL ENGINEER June 2023 - May 2024

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Menlo Park, California

●Led the development of optical test benches for studying optical phenomena in a high-paced R&D environment. Concept studies, Optical design, tolerance analysis using Zemax, Stray light mitigation of extremely-high power laser system. Redesigned major subassembly which saved millions of dollars on parts and construction expenses.

●Close cooperation with mechanical team in development of alignment strategy.

●Mentoring earlier career staff (ZEMAX: lens design, Optical System design, and tolerancing).

STAFF OPTO-MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER January 2022 - April 2023

Aeye, Inc. Dublin, California

●Led development, feasibility analysis, concept design, metasurfaces design, opto-mechanical design of newly Flash LiDAR; Stray light, photon counting. Lab experiments. Patent filed

●Development of MEMs-based TofF LiDAR subsystems: high NA receiver camera, laser source etc. Components modeling, Stray light analysis (ZEMAX). Suppliers management.

●Proposed, designed, prototyped new LiDAR test setup. Saved 3000 sq.ft. of production area.

STAFF OPTICAL DESIGN ENGINEER April 2021 - December 2021

Ultima Genomics Newark, California

●Development, design, and troubleshooting of complex opto-mechanical fluorescent microscopy system for genome sequencing. Implemented effective innovations.

●Modeling, validation, and tolerance analysis of high NA fluorescence microscopy systems

●Super-resolution microscopy: Lab experiments and measurements, proof of concept

SR. STAFF OPTICAL ENGINEER July 2017 - April 2021

Flex, Ltd. Milpitas, California

●Designed components and opto-mechanical subsystems for consumer electronics products.

● Produced high-quality cameras and LiDAR components. Developed test setups and production technology for LiDARs and cameras. Total budget: over $400,000,000.

●Test procedure design, Data analysis, yield enhancement, troubleshooting, mentoring.

SR. OPTO-MECHANICAL ENGINEER September 2012 - May 2017

Alcon Research, Ltd. Irvine, California

●Provided technical leadership (Optics) in development, testing and production of the Novel Microscope System, OCT Scanner, HUD, Aberrometer, Digital 3D microscope, etc.

●Provided optical design and tolerance analysis of imaging, scanning, and measuring systems. Developed, designed, prototyped, and transferred to manufacturing complex opto-mechanical equipment for eye surgery. Hands-on: assembly and alignment.

●ZEMAX: Developed from concept, design, tolerance analysis. Imaging & Illumination systems

●Co-authored several patents for optical instrument design.

SR. OPTICAL ENGINEER May 2009 - August 2012

Gigoptix Bothell, Washington

●Developed, designed and assembled submicron precision semi-automated systems for characterization and assembly of high speed electro-optical modulators. Performed detailed metrology of company's products. Improved components and measurement setup.

●Improved existing test systems, increasing productivity tenfold and sensitivity sevenfold.

●Developed and implemented effective techniques for electro-optical measurement and precise assembly of 4 new products. Co-author of 3 papers in scientific journals.

OPTO-MECHANICAL ENGINEER August 2007 - May 2009

Lasertel Tucson, Arizona

●Handled a new type of products (lasers with external Bragg resonator): developed the design, technology, and alignment technique, launched to production. Developed and improved optical components of laser therapeutic system. Mechanical design of parts and fixtures.

●Introduced new technology, trained technicians, developed setup and jigs for production.

●Modeled, design, and verified optical systems comprising high power lasers, laser arrays, optical fibers, lenses, diffusors etc.

●Developed and applied original opto-mechanical solutions for laser assembly and testing.

●Accomplished 50% yield improvement working in a cross-disciplinary overseas team.

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW / LECTURER January 2004 - June 2007

University Of Windsor Windsor, Ontario, Canada

●Designed and developed a medical imaging system from concept to completion.

●Developed machine vision system for transparent high-pressure medical tubes production.

●Delivered lectures in Physics and Optics, led lab classes, and maintained optical equipment.

OPTICAL ENGINEER August 2000 - July 2003

Lasercomm / MemLink / Weizmann Institute, Israel Israel

●Designed a precise optical system and components of MEMS based optical cross-connectors.

●Developed and implemented new technology for fiber-based sub-micron optical probes.

●Introduced new techniques and designed setups for optical component characterization, laser diodes production, testing, fiber coupling.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, SOLID STATE PHYSICS (OPTICS)

Ioffe Institute of Physics and Technology Saint Petersburg, Russia

●George Soros award for Optical spectroscopy research in Semiconductor Physics

Saratov, Russia

B. S. IN ENGINEERING (SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS)

Saratov University Saratov, Russia

CERTIFICATIONS

Optical Instrument Design 2010 - 2012

University of California, (UCI) Irvine, CA

●Components design, Optical systems design, Opto-mechanical design (Zemax, SolidWorks)

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