Automation Systems Engineer

< Back Automation Systems Engineer Rochester, NY, USA

Job Type

Full Time

Overview Photonect Interconnect Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Automation Systems Engineer to join our team and drive the development of cutting-edge automation solutions for fiber-to-chip alignment and fusion splicing. In this role, you will play a crucial part in commercializing our benchtop setup into a robust and scalable product.

Role Description Alignment Routine Development:

• Design and implement advanced alignment routines for precise fiber-to-chip alignment, ensuring optimal optical coupling and minimizing losses.

• Develop image processing algorithms and computer vision techniques to accurately detect and track fiber cores and chip waveguides.

• Integrate active alignment algorithms with precision motion control systems to achieve sub-micron alignment accuracy.

Fusion Splicing Integration:

• Integrate a CO2 laser fusion splicing system into the automation platform for permanent and low-loss fiber-to-chip interconnections.

• Develop control algorithms and feedback loops to monitor and optimize the fusion splicing process in real-time.

• Implement calibration routines and testing procedures to ensure reliable and repeatable fusion splicing performance.

Hardware Integration and Automation:

• Design and develop hardware interfaces and control systems to integrate various components, such as imaging systems, motion stages, and laser systems.

• Implement automation routines to streamline the entire fiber-to-chip alignment and fusion splicing process, from fiber preparation to final interconnection.

• Optimize automation sequences for efficiency, throughput, and scalability, ensuring seamless integration into production environments.

Commercialization and Product Development:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition the benchtop setup into a robust and commercially viable product.

• Participate in product design reviews, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

• Develop user interfaces, documentation, and training materials to support product deployment and customer adoption.

Requirements This role does not have fixed requirements; candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automation systems engineering, with a focus on precision motion control and optical systems.

• Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, or LabVIEW.

• Expertise in image processing, computer vision, and machine learning techniques.

• Knowledge of laser systems, particularly CO2 lasers for fusion splicing applications.

• Experience with hardware integration, control systems, and embedded programming.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary Range : $70,000-$110,000 per annum.

Join our team at Photonect Interconnect Solutions and be part of a dynamic company at the forefront of photonics technology. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Please send an email with your resume to [email protected] .