What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Lab Technician position at Elio?
About Elio:
Elio is building next-generation sensing systems that combine advanced optics with AI to turn light into structured, actionable information. Our platform uses real-time machine learning to extract rich physical signals beyond traditional imaging, enabling deeper insight and better decision-making. While our first applications are in biology and drug discovery, the technology is designed to extend across industries, from defense to robotics and other advanced systems, where understanding complex physical environments is critical.
Join Elio, where innovation meets impact. As a leader in AI-driven optical sensing, we’re redefining how machines understand the physical world. At Elio, you’ll work alongside a team of curious, driven builders pushing the boundaries of what sensing systems can do. We’re looking for people who embrace complexity, move fast, and want to shape technologies that unlock new capabilities across industries. If you’re ready to build something fundamentally new in a dynamic, hands-on environment, Elio is your next great adventure.
Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled Optical Lab Technician to join our dynamic R&D team. An ideal candidate will have a solid track record of optical lab work, hands-on optical assembly and alignment skills, knowledge of microscopy techniques, resourcefulness and ability to adapt in a fast paced environment with a high degree of uncertainty. Programming skills are a plus. This is a full-time on site position in our San Mateo office.
Responsibilities:
- Build, assemble and align optical components and modules
- Conduct optical experiments and tests
- Perform microscopy imaging and analysis
- Work with motorized precision motion control stages for system automation and data collection
- Handle and prepare microscopy slides and samples
- Maintain and calibrate optical and mechanical equipment
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop optical technologies
- Document experimental procedures and results
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in physics, optics, or a related field
- 2 years of experience working in an optical lab (education or industry)
- Hands on experience with optical assembly and alignment
- Fundamental functional understanding of optical and mechanical principles
- Experience with microscopy imaging and analysis
- Programming skills in Python/MATLAB (a plus)
- Strong attention to details
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Flexible and capable of adjusting to evolving requirements in dynamic settings.
Our ideal candidate loves working in a fast paced environment, has the urge to solve problems and is eager to learn and grow with the company. If you believe you are that kind of person - Elio is looking for you!
Benefits:
Elio offers a fast-paced, creative, and inspiring environment with talented teammates and strong compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental & vision
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies
- Chance to make a significant impact in the field of advanced sensing and AI