Optical Engineer 2 - Development

Summary: Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. The optical engineer will be responsible for testing and integration in an interdisciplinary team environment focused on innovative optical system development for next generation sequencing. Responsibilities: - Assemble, align, test, troubleshoot, and integrate breadboards to demonstrate feasibility - Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams: engineering, software, supplier chain manufacturing and field service, etc - Ability and willingness to engage in multiple projects while keeping up with aggressive timelines - Develop and document workflow and test results for system verification and validation protocols - Assist in troubleshooting module-level and system-level issues - Contribute to root-cause analysis experiments and present findings to project teams - Provide product support for pre- and post-launch activities Required Qualifications: - B.Sc or M.Sc in optical engineering, engineering, physics, or related discipline - 1 to 3 years hands-on experience with optics and optical instrumentation - Familiarity with both component-level and system-level optical specification and design - Familiarity with optical alignment methodologies and equipment - Familiarity with optical test methodologies and equipment - Proficiency in design and analysis using ZEMAX or similar software; familiarity with both imaging and non-imaging illumination design - Strong and proactive communication and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity/Experience with fluorescence microscopy - Proficiency in Python for image processing and data analysis - Proficiency in SolidWorks - Familiarity with opto-mechanical tolerance analysis Required Skills: Optical engineering, Optical instrumentation, ZEMAX Important Skills: Fluorescence microscopy, Python, SolidWorks Nice-to-Have Skills: Troubleshooting, Communication skills, Presentation skills, Team collaboration Benefits: Access to genomics sequencing, Family planning, Health/dental/vision, Retirement benefits, Paid time off