Optical and Mechanical Design Engineer

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

To expand the Optical and Mechanical Engineering team, inside the HW R&D team, we are looking for a passionate Optical Design Engineer.
The figure will directly report to the Optical and Mechanical Engineering Manager and will work together in strict contact with the rest of HW R&D team to study, design and test cutting edge biometric image capture devices for civil, border control and law enforcement applications.

Responsibilities:
Design, simulate and test of optical systems for:
• image sensor systems
• light user interfaces
• technical illuminators
Design, simulate and test of optical elements:
• lenses
• lens assemblies
• mirrors
• illuminators
• light diffusers
• light guide
• diffusers
• optical coatings
• optical films
In the preliminary phase of image sensor assessment
• define image sensor(s) features basing on the required application
• design and build prototype systems for image capture
• plan and conduct image capture collection
• reasoning with scientific method on collected data
• resume results of the test made

• Design optical systems working at single or multiple wave lengths
• Realize fast DMU and feasibility studies to support product development.
• Opto-mechanical design of optical modules (design of electronics outline and mechanical parts to support optical parts like mirrors, lenses)
• Documentation generation (BOM, technical reports, assembly procedures, test reports)
• Follow and perform tests on assemblies, materials, parts and note/present results.
• Follow suppliers of optical related parts for the prototyping phase and support to qualify suppliers for production

Requirements:
• Experience of working in R&D contexts.
• BSc/MSc in Engineering/Physics or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in optics design and simulation. Knowledge of Zemax will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of image sensors working principles.
• Knowledge of light source components optical and electric principles.
• Deep knowledge of materials for optics (glasses, films, coatings, light diffusing materials, LED, plastics, …)
• Deep knowledge of optical elements manufacturing technologies and their limits.

• Relevant experience in design of thermoplastic material parts will be beneficial.
• Experience rapid prototype processes including 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting.
• Experience in CAD modeling and DMU. Knowledge of PTC Creo will be beneficial.
• Self-motivated, highly capable of planning and executing projects under strict timelines
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills

Other requirements:
• Team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capability at working with multiple stakeholders.
• Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure
• Good level of spoken and written English language (upper-intermediate)

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