Optical Applications Engineer (Remote)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Optical Applications Engineer (Bilingual Chinese & English) Remote with occasional visits to our NJ Office

Job Description:

Avantier Inc., a premium high-precision custom optics manufacturer and innovative imaging solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Optical Applications Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-precision custom optical solutions to clients across industries such as AR/VR, Life Sciences, Medical, Space, and more.

This role offers the flexibility to work primarily from home, with occasional visits to our NJ office, customer meetings, and participation in trade shows. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and be fluent in English and Chinese.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and support optical design solutions for prototypes and proof-of-concept models.
• Lead optical design and engineering efforts for new customer projects.
• Collaborate with customers, the Sales team, and Sales Engineers to drive project success.
• Assist the Sales team during technical calls with engineers.
• Design and optimize optical systems using Zemax.
• Develop and manage the production of marketing materials (online, electronic, video, and print).
• Create and deliver training materials for the Sales team and onboard new engineering team members.
• Work closely with the marketing team on product launches and existing product enhancements.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in optical engineering, opto-mechanical systems, optical assembly, or optical metrology.
• Fluency in Chinese (written and verbal).
• Expertise in optical lens fabrication, plastic optical materials, complex optical system designs, and tolerance analyses.
• Proficiency in sequential and non-sequential ray tracing.
• Strong knowledge of optical simulation software such as Zemax, CodeV, or LightTools.
• Proven ability to perform comprehensive system-level performance analyses and develop detailed optical system specifications.
• Deep understanding of the complete production lifecycle, from design to manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Major: Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in optical design, product development, or applications engineering.
  
  
  
Required Skills:


• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $120K annual bonus.
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan.
  
  
  

This is a remote position.