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Optical Design Engineer.  Musco Sports Lighting, LLC.  Requirements:  B.S. in Physics, Applied Optics, Optical Engineering or equivalent Professional experience in optical designs for components and systems a plus Proficiency in use of optical design and CAD software (LightTools and ProE are preferred) Able to design imaging and non-imaging optical systems using polymer, glass, and reflective components Working knowledge of optical materials, manufacturing methods, and tolerance analysis Optoelectronic background and an understanding of semiconductor components a plus Strong motivation and drive for project closure; 'Do it!' attitude Ability to clearly and concisely analyze and present experimental data.  To apply, please visit http://www.musco.com/employment

Optical Thin Film Scientist.  Rockwell Scientific.  Location: Camarillo.  Job Category: Imaging - Thin Film Optics.  Job Number 2355.  RSC is expanding our leadership role in optical thin film coatings and is seeking qualified candidates to play a key role in the further development of this technology. This position offers the potential to be part of a world class team and drive advanced optical thin film development through design, modeling, simulation, process development, fabrication, and measurement. Primary Responsibilities:  Development of optical thin film designs and deposition processes that result in achieving program and product objectives in the area of thin film interference coatings:  Design, modeling and simulation of interference coating performance and the fabrication of these coating using physical vapor deposition:  Physical vapor deposition processes include sputtering, thermal evaporation, electron-beam evaporation, and other deposition techniques as appropriate.  Development and maintenance of robust designs and thin film products and the application of suitable deposition processes in the fabrication of a variety of products to exacting customer requirements.  Interact with deposition technicians to provide technical support and direction.  Skills/Experience:  Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: optical thin film design, optical thin film fabrication, operation and maintenance of deposition chambers, physical vapor deposition, optical coating materials and measurements, and process monitoring and control.  Experience in SPC, DOE preferred.  Good written and verbal skills with working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and computer applications.  Education:  Ph.D. or MS with 2+ years of more experience in physics, optics,  or vacuum deposition processes or equivalent.  Keywords:  Optical interference coatings, Optical thin films, Optical design, Optical modeling, Optical simulation, Thin film deposition, Physical vapor deposition.  Clearance:  Secret Clearance required.  Selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must have an active Security Clearance that allows access to DOD classified information.  EEO/AA/M/F/D/V Employer   To apply, please visit http://www.rockwellscientific.com/cgi-bin/showjob.pl?JOBNUMBER=2355

Summer Intern/Drafter.  Manufacturing & Research, Inc.  (MRI).  MRI (Manufacturing & Research, Inc.) Medical founded in 1986 is a global leader in the manufacturing and development of silicone catheters, g-tubes, and temperature sensing catheters.  We produce medical products on an OEM basis for major medical companies and develop solutions for start up and emerging medical technology companies to help bring exciting new technologies to market.  MRI is seeking a summer intern for the following position; Drafter.  This is an entry level position that will assist our engineers with drafting projects.  Students or graduates with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks experience/knowledge should submit resumes to employment@mrimedical.com  It is possible that this position will continue through the fall semester.  We will work with the student to accommodate his/her school schedule.  Hourly rate:  TBD.

Vice President of Engineering Services.  Breault Research Organization.  Summary:  Secures engineering services contracts and directs and coordinates the activities of the optical engineering staff  and support groups by performing the following duties;  Determines and executes the strategic direction of the optical engineering services group activities and applications.  Participates as a member of the management committee in the strategic short term and long term planning for the overall organization.  Solicits, proposes and secures consulting contracts with customers for engineering services.  At times making on-site customer visit.  Designs and analyzes unique, complex optical systems using optical programming languages.  Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.  Forecasts operating cost of department and direct preparation of budget requests.  Manages projected revenues and operating expenses based upon approved budgets.  Establishes, implements and maintains tracking and reporting processes.  Provides weekly Engineering Service status reports to the President and/or CEO.  Prepares monthly and annual revenue/cost projections for management committee review.  Provides monthly Optical Engineering reports to consulting clients.  Manufacturing:  Establishes goals, scope, approach, schedules and headcount to accomplish objectives and programs in timely and cost efficient manner.  Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and controls the activities of the EOS Team.   Will act as a mentor in following ESD, and Safety Work Practices.  Manages through the Project Engineer to insure completion of design, prototype and manufacturing of customer projects within budgetary and schedule guidelines.  Prepares,  presents,  and reviews departmental or project budgets and monitors performance of the EOS Team.  Evaluates technical progress of projects; coordinates with other departments to obtain services and/or support.  Evaluates results of projects to assure completion of technical objectives.  Appraises the management team of accomplishments, red flags, etc. by preparing and presenting reports outlining outcome of technical projects.  Will interface with customers on technical project, including making on-site customer visit.  Will manage the Contract Administration function.  ISO Team Member.  Supervisory Responsibilities:  Manages a group of highly technically trained professional engineers and administrative personnel.  Provides direct reports with direction, coordination of efforts, and mentoring.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Qualification Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able perform each essential duty with a high level of competency.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Education and/or Experience:  Minimum of a Masters degree (M.S.) in Physics or Optical Engineering or related science and/or engineering discipline.  7+ years of related experience and/or training in an optical engineering, optics-related programming, and technical program management field.  Preference given to a candidate with manufacturing experience.  Equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience will b e considered.  Communication Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals,  and financial reports and legal documents/contracts.    Ability to respond to inquiries and/or concerns from customers, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community.  Ability to write manuals, documentation and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present technical information to customers, employees, management team and/or board of directors.  Mathematical Skills:  Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as calculus,  exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factory analysis.  Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  Ability to deal with non verbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.  Other Skills and Abilities:  Working knowledge of geometrical, physical, electro and instrumental optics.  Ability to perform technical program management with strong emphasis on customer interaction.  Working knowledge of optical programming languages.  Working knowledge of business principles (accounting, management, etc.)  Ability to apply Supervisory Principles & Practices to motivate, manage, and  direct efforts of a professional team.   Contact:  Marcy Ziska at mziska@breault.com

Employment Agency Listing.  Aquinas Consulting & Staffing Solutions is working with a Connecticut-based client company that prefers candidates be University of Arizona graduates (M.S. or advanced/Ph.D).  Aquinas claims the client is involved in some very interesting projects and typically pays above market.  Aquinas clients have the following career opportunities available:  Optical Alignment Engineer, Sr. Optical Thin Film Coating Engineer, Optical Thin Film Coating Engineer , Sr. Materials Engineer (metallurgy).  Detailed job descriptions can be provided upon request.  Please contact:  Patrick Lyons, Executive Staffing Consultant.  plyons@aquinasconsulting.com  Aquinas Consulting & Staffing Solutions, LLC.  www.aquinasconsulting.com  (949) 813-2601 (office).  (203) 876-7822 (corporate).