Optical Engineer

Optical Engineer  Location: Yad Binyamin Are you a technical expert with a vision for precision and a passion for optical excellence? We are looking for a highly skilled Optical Engineer to lead and anchor the optical knowledge within our organization in Yad Binyamin. In this senior-level role, you will bridge the gap between complex customer designs and high-quality manufacturing, working closely with global suppliers and multidisciplinary teams. If you thrive in a production-oriented environment where you can influence everything from initial DFM to final quality control and laser safety, we invite you to bring your expertise to our growing team. Job Description Professional Leadership: Take full professional responsibility for the optics field within the company and serve as the primary source of optical knowledge. Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Translate customer requirements and drawings into feasible optical specifications for production. Supplier Management: Maintain ongoing technical communication with local and global optical suppliers regarding design, tolerances, and manufacturing processes. Production Oversight: Oversee the manufacturing of optical components at subcontractors, including evaluating supplier capabilities and ensuring alignment with requirements. Quality Assurance: Define incoming inspection protocols and quality control standards for optical components and assemblies. Testing & Jigs: Characterize optical jigs and test setups for assembly, bonding, and production testing. Engineering Support: Provide technical support for assembly, bonding, and NPI (New Product Introduction) processes, and participate in technical discussions with customers, engineering, and quality teams. Job Requirements Education: B.Sc. in Optics, Physics, or Electro-optics – Mandatory. Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience with optical components and systems in a manufacturing environment. Supplier Relations: Proven experience working with optical suppliers and subcontractors in Israel and abroad. Quality Control: Experience in incoming inspection and quality control for optical components. Tooling & Design: Experience in characterizing and designing (advantage) optical jigs and test arrays. Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of optical tolerances and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) – Advantage. Communication: High-level technical English and the ability to work effectively with customers and various internal stakeholders. Lasers: Knowledge and experience in working with lasers, including familiarity with relevant safety standards and regulations. Languages Good English - Advantage Hebrew at a native level - Advantage