Optical Engineer position - University of Minnesota

[Prakash Kara]

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The University of Minnesota has launched a major initiative to establish a Medical Discovery Team (MDT) in Optical Imaging and Brain Science. We are seeking a highly talented Opto-Mechanical Engineer to work directly with a team of researchers in the development and refinement of novel technologies. Typical instruments will be microscopes comprised of ultrafast lasers and a wide range of custom designed optical, electro-mechanical, electro-optical, and acousto-optical components.

Required Qualifications:
MS or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optics or Optical engineering. Additional skills include:
        • Strong technical aptitude in optical and mechanical engineering theory, principles, and practice.
        • Ability to align and maintain complicated optical systems.
        • Ability to perform optical designs and simulations in appropriate software such as ZEMAX.
        • Ability to create optomechanical designs using 3D CAD modeling software packages such as Autodesk Inventor.
        • Knowledge and understanding of fabrication techniques relevant to opto-mechanical engineering.
        • Ability to explain design concepts, theory of operation, and instructions to researchers in the biological sciences.
 
Preferred
        • Three years of hands-on experience in photonics
        • Familiarity with the principles of nonlinear optics
        • Familiarity with the use of spatial light modulators for beam shaping and/or holography
        • Comfort with the operation and tuning of commercial ultrafast laser systems
        • Knowledge of electro-optical and acousto-optical systems
        • Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems: servos, piezoelectric devices, position feedback devices
        • Familiarity with scientific computing and automation software (e.g. MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW)

How to apply:
Go to https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs 
Job ID 324300.

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