Senior photonics/optics/fiber optics engineer

Company Overview

OZ Optics Limited is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic products, test equipment and sensors. It is located in Canada's capital city of Ottawa and established in 1985.

Company Perks:

Every employee receives full benefits including medical, dental, optical, and life insurance with the premiums paid for by OZ Optics. Stock Options, and 10 days paid vacation.

• Opportunity to work alongside with subject matter experts in fiber optics
• Opportunity to work on world-class products with cutting-edge technologies
• Best recreational facilities company can offer. Squash and basketball courts, weight-training rooms, indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub for use by employees
• Staff events - adult and children's holiday parties, Easter egg hunt, family summer barbeque, and soccer games.
• Free on-site parking

Typical Duties:

• Conduct research, develop processes, programs and equipment to expand fundamental knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering and to support advanced engineering and scientific applications.
• Design and development of Thinfilm coatings
• Research and develop new techniques for deposition processes and process control.
• Manage precision coating lab day to day operation
• Design optical coatings and implement in production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve deposition processes problems.
• Develop processes for handling, cleaning and inspection of fibers and other optical components.
• Supervise and train a team of technicians and engineers in the operation and maintenance of deposition equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and calibration for coating chambers and measurement tools, and recommend and implement coating technology that will improve operational efficiency and/or add new or improved capabilities.
• Conduct failure analysis, investigate root causes and implement sustainable preventive measures
• To maintain smooth operation of the manufacturing facility with high yields.
• Provide technical support for current and potential customers, including but not limited to design, process development, and production.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Physics & Electronic Engineering and Master of Science and Technology in Engineering Physics is required.

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years’ experience in deposition techniques including e-beam, sputtering, IAD and thermal deposition.
• Experience in thin film design and measurement and characterization is required.
• Strong experience with optical thin film design packages like Optilayer, Mclac, McLeod and other similar software
• Will have strong project management and communication skills.
• Proven track record of bringing projects in on time and within budget.
• Must have previous supervisory experience in a technical production environment.

Skills:

• Strong project management and communication skills required.
• Fiber coating process and optical thin film design experience.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $116,916.80 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person