
IQ Lab? Engineer
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The IQ Lab Engineer supports Optikos’ optical metrology group by performing customer testing projects and helping maintain IQ Lab equipment and facilities. The role independently manages assigned projects, communicates results to customers, and contributes technical input to quoting and pre-sales activities. This is an in-office position in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Optikos does not sponsor employment visas; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
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To view the full Job Description and apply, visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4628016/Optikos-Corporation/IQ-Lab-Engineer The Optikos IQ Lab Services team is seeking a skilled, motivated, and detail-oriented IQ Lab Engineer to support our optical metrology group. Our IQ Lab provides precision optical metrology services that help customers solve complex testing and measurement challenges across a wide range of industries. Roles and Responsibilities: -Perform assigned IQ Lab testing projects -Contribute to maintenance and calibration/certification of IQ Lab equipment -Contribute to maintaining order and cleanliness of IQ Lab space -Follow procedures for project checklists and customer supplied material tracking -Manage assigned IQ Lab testing projects for budget, schedule, and technical risk independently -Communicate updates and results to the customer -Participate in meetings with customers to address questions/concerns about testing results -Host customers on-site during testing -Support field support and other engineering teams as needed -Review lens specifications and testing requests to support IQ Lab quoting activities -Provide sales with technical input for custom quotes -Participate in pre-sales meetings with customers inquiring about testing support -Notify Sales and IQ Lab Supervisor about additional testing opportunities with IQ Lab customers Skills and Requirements -Bachelors degree in Optical Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience) -0-3 years of experience in metrology or optical engineering environment -Understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation related to optical systems -Hands-on experience with optical metrology equipment (interferometers, autocollimators, optical flats, wavefront sensors preferred) -Knowledge of optical design parameters and software -Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills -Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with data analysis or metrology software is a plus About Optikos LLC: For more than 40 years, Optikos has provided innovative applications of optical technology, both products and services, to commercial, government, and consumer products organizations worldwide. The Optikos engineering team is the largest independent optical engineering group in the world, managing all aspects of instrument design, including optics, mechanics, electronics, and software systems, in addition to our in-house IQ Lab Services to benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems. We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and defense, industrial, and consumer markets, and our experience with a wide variety of applications has enabled our staff to generate creative solutions to some of the most challenging optical problems. Our team continues to improve existing metrology product lines and develop new products that Optikos manufactures and installs around the globe. Our headquarters is centrally located right outside the Boston medical and tech hub in Wakefield, Massachusetts. This in-office position is located in the Wakefield, Massachusetts facility. We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment. Optikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at [email protected]. We provide accommodations as required by law. US citizenship or permanent residency visa required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,121 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
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- Massachusetts median$98–154K/yr133 salary ranges
- US median$40–57/hr171 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 159 open Test Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 3,121 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
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- Education
- 1,642 of the 3,121 open Test Engineer jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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