• Optical Engineer II

    Astrix Technology (Irvine, CA)


    Optical Engineer II

     

    Engineering

    Irvine, CA, US

    + Added - 08/12/2025

     

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    Exciting Optical Engineer development opportunity to work for a global leader dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. The largest device company in the world – with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care

    Optical Engineer II

    18 month contract - Conversion potential

    **Pay:** 38.00-45.00+ per hour doe

    **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Holiday, PTO 401K matching

     

    Join our dynamic R&D team to support the development and transfer of cutting-edge cataract and vitreoretinal products.

    Position Summary

    The Optical Engineer II supports manufacturing performance through process ownership, technical troubleshooting, equipment oversight, and technician support. This role ensures processes remain validated, resolves production issues, and drives continuous improvements in quality, yield, cost, and reliability.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Maintain ownership of optical manufacturing processes to ensure validation, compliance, and stable performance.

    + Troubleshoot product, process, equipment, and material issues; lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

    + Provide daily technical support to production technicians and incorporate feedback into process improvements.

    + Identify and execute improvements to yield, cycle time, quality, cost, safety, and process robustness.

    + Ensure production equipment is maintained, safe, and operating within specifications.

    + Support product development activities, including DFM, process development, and capability assessments.

    Required Qualifications

    + B.S. in Optical, Opto-Mechanical, Photonics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering **AND** an advanced degree or 2–4 years of relevant industry experience.

    Preferred Skills

    + Experience with **Zemax** , **ProE/Creo** , or **SolidWorks**

    + Medical device manufacturing experience

    + Programming skills (preferred but not required)

    •​​This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.