Description

The Nanotronics Optical Engineer - is a smart and passionate engineer who will work with our product, engineering, and applied research team in the development of the world's most technologically advanced inspection and factory control solutions. The person in this position is a specialist in the field of optics and will be responsible for all aspects of research in the relevant field, including machine learning techniques, integration, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. 

The solutions we build push the envelope of what can be done, so we need engineers who are highly intelligent, hardworking, and creative. Flexibility and an ability to grasp high order concepts in physics, control theory, hardware design, automation, and robotics can be helpful for understanding and resolving specific issues. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who works well within a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• PhD in Physics or a related field
• Direct project work with optical systems 
• Direct project work with novel microscopy systems 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with computer vision and machine learning
• Extensive experience with optical design and assembly
• Extensive experience with computational signal and image processing
• Experience with fluorescent microscopy
• Experience with super-resolution and related literature and techniques
• Experience and hands-on work with optical prototyping and design
• Advanced understanding of atomic and optical physics
• Experience creating clean, elegant code

Key Responsibilities

• Optical design and assembly of computational super resolution microscopes
• Development of optical super-resolution techniques, software, and hardware
• Design, implementation and testing of complex microscope systems (fluorescent, photo-luminescence applications)
• Design of integrated microscopes with AI functionality 
• Explore fluorescent super-resolution techniques in non-biological applications
• Develop and validate image pre-processing routines for quantitative fluorescent microscopy. Incorporation of machine learning techniques to image processing and analysis 
• Participate in creating research protocols for optical microscopy
• Create IP, white papers and scientific publications in the relevant field
• Integrate products into Nanotronics core products when required
• Other research and development needs in the relevant field as they arise

What We Offer:

· Catered lunches every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

· Company stock options

· Comprehensive health benefits package, including free dental, vision, short- and long-term disability and life insurance for you

· 401(k) match

· Bright Horizons child/elder care benefits

· Employer HSA contribution

· Possible eligibility for city and state tax exemption under the START-UP NY program

· Casual work environment

· Direct exposure to C-level management

· Interesting and challenging projects that truly make an impact at the company

· Entrepreneurial spirit to grow, learn and thrive

Application Process

Please apply here. After submitting your application, our review process will begin with a review of your resume and portfolio. If you meet or exceed the education, experience and required skills above, or demonstrate an equivalent to these things, you will be invited to participate in a phone interview, potentially followed by interviews with the hiring team, after which a decision about hiring will be made. 

What is Nanotronics?

Nanotronics is an advanced machines and intelligence company that helps customers across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors solve for the unique inspection and process control challenges of precision manufacturing. A leading developer of optical inspection tools for the semiconductor industry, Nanotronics uses hardware and software to provide industrial-scale factory control solutions. Deployed across fifteen countries and industry agnostic, Nanotronics works with leading-edge companies, from aerospace, to electronics, to healthcare, to drive up yield, reduce footprint and waste, lower costs, and speed up design iteration, while eliminating laborious manual inspections.

We are an intellectually curious group of motivated and passionate innovators, bringing together the brightest minds in physics, optics, robotics, artificial intelligence, and software engineering as we work to lay the foundation for the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Armed with visionary leadership and strong financial backing, we foster an environment of both entrepreneurship and accountability.

Why We Work In The Office

Our culture is built on innovation, quality and collaboration. We believe that working together and among other departments in person supports a sense of community, connection and belonging. So much of our communication as individuals is nonverbal—easier to discern and appreciate when we’re physically together. This synchrony not only gives us the power to innovate, but it helps us foster empathy, learning, and engagement. We want you to be a part of impromptu ideas dreamed and decisions made as people cross paths; to be in the right place at the right time to contribute your perspective; to look around and take pride in the diverse group of people with whom you work; to be seen by others when you’re recognized for a job well-done; and to look around, see things and help us build the best products and workplace we can. Our fast-paced environment pivots quickly, and we don’t want you to miss a thing.

You’ll Make a Great Nanotron If

· You are passionate about science, engineering, technology, and AI

· You are looking for a challenge

· You collaborate well with others

· You are intellectually curious, eager to learn, and excited to contribute

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Salary Range: $150-180k per year

A Note About Salary Ranges: Nanotronics is committed to hiring both rising and advanced talent. We are a creative and flexible organization, with niche needs, so early-career potential can sometimes be as important as senior-level experience. Therefore, our broad salary ranges are meant to encourage applicants from a wide range of experience levels to apply.

Nanotronics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Nanotronics makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.