Senior Optical Design Engineer

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Job Description Job Summary Cognex Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Optical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced optical systems for our cutting-edge machine vision products. This role involves full lifecycle optical engineering, from conceptualization and simulation to prototyping, testing, and manufacturing support. Job Responsibilities * Lead the design and development of complex optical systems for industrial machine vision applications, including lenses, illumination modules, and sensor interfaces. * Utilize optical design software---Zemax, for system modeling, simulation, analysis, and tolerancing. * Conduct feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and detailed performance predictions for new optical architectures. * Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of optical designs into overall product architecture. * Specify, evaluate, and select optical components, materials, and manufacturing processes. * Develop and execute optical validation and verification test plans, including setting up optical benches and performing critical measurements. * Troubleshoot and resolve optical performance issues throughout the product development cycle and into production. Job Qualifications * Bachelor or above in Optical Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of professional experience in optical design and engineering, preferably in industrial or scientific imaging, machine vision, or a related high-tech industry. * Expert proficiency with industry-standard optical design software, Zemax is preferred. * Strong understanding of imaging optics, illumination principles, lens design, stray light analysis, and optical coatings. * Demonstrated experience with the full product development lifecycle, from concept to mass production. * Hands-on experience with optical lab equipment, alignment procedures, and metrology tools. * Familiarity with common optical manufacturing processes and their impact on design and tolerancing. * Excellent problem-solving skills, with a methodical and analytical approach to complex technical challenges. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly present technical information to diverse audiences. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Additional Job Description

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