HW Design Engineer, Optics, Image Quality

Leader in smart home security space, offering video doorbells, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and dashboard cameras.
Tampere, Finland
Hardware Development
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For HW Design Engineer, Optics, Image Quality

Join Amazon Ring as an Optical Design Engineer and be part of the innovative Ring device engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge camera products and technologies in a company that leads the smart home security space. You'll be responsible for developing optics for camera products, from conceptualization to manufacturing, working with various types of cameras and camera peripherals.

As part of the role, you'll innovate optical components and technologies, develop designs for both imaging and non-imaging systems, and work extensively with software tools like Zemax and LightTools. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including component engineering and product engineering, to bring designs from prototype to mass production.

The position requires strong technical expertise in optical engineering, including lens design, aberration theory, and image quality assessment. You'll have access to and help develop camera laboratories, allowing you to validate new technologies and components. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about optical engineering who wants to impact products used by millions of customers worldwide.

Ring has over 50 device models sold globally, making it a leader in smart home security. The role offers growth opportunities and the chance to work with international teams. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with practical hands-on experience and strong communication skills. If you're excited about developing next-generation optical systems and want to be part of a team that's revolutionizing home security, this role at Amazon Ring could be your next career step.

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Responsibilities For HW Design Engineer, Optics, Image Quality

  • Propose and innovate optical components, designs and technologies
  • Develop design and analysis of imaging and non-imaging components and systems
  • Use software tools to model optical systems and perform tolerance analyses
  • Work with component engineering team for rapid prototyping
  • Define component specification and conduct design reviews
  • Develop measurement methods and automation for camera laboratories
  • Find root causes and develop solutions for issues

Requirements For HW Design Engineer, Optics, Image Quality

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Experience as an optical engineer working on display, camera/imaging, or projection systems
  • Experience in optical simulation, metrology, and testing
  • Strong fundamental optical engineering knowledge base
  • Familiarity with non-imaging aspects such as haze and stray light mitigation
  • Experience with modelling software packages: Zemax, LightTools, CODE V, FRED, or TracePro
  • Hands-on experience with optics component characterization and product integration

Benefits For HW Design Engineer, Optics, Image Quality

Equity
  • Equal opportunities employer
  • Workplace accommodations available

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