Engineering and Design System

Join world-class experts in finding answers to our customers’ toughest questions as our Systems Engineer II for the Rochester, New York site. We’re building out the human capital that will propel solutions across multiple categories. Drawing from disciplines including systems, optics, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering we’re assembling the capacity to provide even deeper customer collaboration on highly precise challenges across industries.
As a Systems Engineer II, the successful candidate will help drive the development of multiple technology-based solutions to engineering and commercial problems.
Utilize multidisciplinary engineering experience and expertise to design, build, and test new solutions to meet customer requirements and specifications for imaging, spectral sensing, and color measurement applications.
Work with commercial and applications teams to develop prototypes of new opportunities that align customer needs to the strengths and benefits of the business.
Produce mechanical and electrical design of instruments and fixtures, optomechanical design of devices, basic software or firmware development, and troubleshooting of systems with the mix of these tasks determined by the applicant’s skillset.
Develop hands-on expertise in hardware, spectroscopy, imaging, software, and/or electrical engineering.
~ or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering degree.

2+ years of experience developing technical solutions in complex hardware and software development; Hands-on experience developing integrated hardware/software systems from concept to production.
Ability to analyze data in an efficient manner and derive actionable development direction from results. (experience in MATLAB, or equivalent a plus).
Experience in 3D modeling (using SolidWorks or similar)
Experience in electrical schematic capture and layout (using Altium or similar)
Excellent skills in planning, communications, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail.
Ocean Optics pioneered miniature spectrometers and deliver spectral solutions to researchers, OEMs, and industrial customers, also designs and builds industrial-grade photonics systems for material inspection, chemical identification, and quality assurance.
At Ocean We Measure What Matters, and our mission is to design precise photonics systems to solve customer measurement challenges to make the world safer, cleaner, and healthier. We have discovered, refined, and delivered new approaches to solving problems with spectroscopy and imaging technologies. Backed by deep experience, we are working within applications including biomedical, semiconductors, research & science, industrial, environmental, food & agriculture, and safety & security. We partner with customers to achieve ambitious goals, leveraging the power of light for advancement in health, safety, and the environment.
With more than 200 employees worldwide, including in the US, Europe, and Asia, we leverage the wealth of knowledge from a diverse and multidisciplinary team, which drives our growth and high performance. Ocean Optics is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health, and environmental technology.
Also, as a member of the Halma Group of companies ( our employees enjoy excellent career development, networking, and advancement opportunities worldwide.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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