Optical Sensing, Hardware Data Analysis Engineer for a Global Consumer Device Company

Our optical sensing team develops optical sensors for next generation of products. The team is seeking someone who has strong Python skills, a self-driven go-getter, with strong experience in optical instruments, data analysis and data visualization is required. Responsibilities :

• Manage and report the engineering build process using Python and JMP to analyze large sets of data and track key figures of merits.
• Validate the ambient light sensors’ color and Liz sensing performance using Python and spectrometers.
• Assist with miscellaneous lab work to conduct failure analysis or research such as display light leakage, cover glass properties, affects from thermal environment, etc.
• Support in creating a performance simulation model using MATLAB.
• Lead end-to-end lab validation to support new optical sensor development.
• Develop and implement validation plan for hardware / software designs.
• Benchmark optical sensor performance from early prototype to product launch.
• Provide guidance and recommendation to production line testing requirements.
• Analyze data to draw conclusions and provide feedback to product design.
• Convert data to a visual plot and / or chart.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Process Engineering to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions.
• Deliver presentations of results in regular review with cross-functional teams. Requirements :
• Degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent. B.S. / M.S. and industry experience, or Ph.D.
• Strong background in optical measurements and data analysis.
• Experience in using Python or other coding languages for lab equipment control, data acquisition, and instrument automation.
• Need to be able to write / create, rewrite, revise customize and automate scripts.
• Hands-on experience with optical lab equipment (light sources, spectrometers, detectors, oscilloscopes, free space optics on optical bench, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid teamwork and self-motivated for technical challenges. Preferred Skillset :
• Both Hardware and Software background Duration : 12 months + 3 month extension, 15 months total Location : Cupertino, CA Rate : $70 - $85 W2