Watt's Up

College of Optical Sciences News for Thursday, November 2, 2006

 

Today:  November 2, 2006 -- OSC Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307

Dr. Aristide Dogariu of UCF's College of Optics and Photonics will present Stochastic Sensing at Subwavelength Scales.  Stanley Pau is the host.  Abstract:  Inspired by nature, stochastic sensing provides statistically stable information about properties and processes which vary randomly in time or space.  Operating on principles of statistical optics, this approach can become an alternative to various cutting-edge microscopies which rely on isolating small volumes of analyte or require high-resolution scanning over minute dimensions of a sample. At subwavelength scales, the statistical properties of optical fields are determined by both propagating and evanescent components and, as a result, characteristics such as first- and second-order statistics as well as the spectral density are all affected. Based on the coherence properties at subwavelength scales, new possibilities exist for surface and subsurface diagnostics. Manipulating the statistical properties of the radiation at these scales provides means for designing novel concepts for robust, integrated sensing techniques with resolution below the propagating light’s wavelength.  Bio:  Professor Dogariu’s main interests lie in the general field of physical optics and, in particular, in the area of optical waves propagation and interaction with matter. Within the College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida he leads the Laboratory for Photonics Diagnostics of Random Media (http://random.creol.ucf.edu/), which is involved in exploring different light-scattering principles for sensing, optical metrology, diagnostics, and various applications of optical waves propagation in random media. He is a Fellow of OSA and the division editor of Applied Optics – Optical Technology.  Colloquium Note:  The Colloquium schedule for the remainder of 2006 and a fair portion of 2007 has been placed on the OSC Web site at www.optics.arizona.edu/Colloquium/default.htm   More information will be added as it becomes available.

 

Today:  November 2, 2006 -- KLA Info Session -- 6:00 p.m. -- Meinel 410

All engineering majors are welcome.  Please join KLA-Tencor for an evening of great information, learn about KLA-Tencor, and network with the director of engineering.  Steve Lange, Director of Engineering at KLA-Tencor will be the speaker.  Food and drinks will be provided.   An iPod Shuffle will be raffled off, but you must be present to win.  Be sure to bring a resume.  About KLA-Tencor:  KLA-Tencor is the world leader in yield management and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and related microelectronics industries.  KLA-Tencor's broad spectrum of products and services are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer. These customers turn to KLA-Tencor for in-line wafer defect monitoring, reticle and photomask defect inspection, CD SEM metrology, wafer overlay, film and surface measurement, and overall yield and fab-wide data analysis.

 

Coming Up:  November 3, 2006 -- OSC Community Speakers -- 12:00 Noon -- Meinel 410

Dae Wook Kim is the scheduled speaker.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  For more information about OSC's student-run speaker series, please visit www.optics.arizona.edu/communityspeakers/

 

Coming Up:  November 8, 2006 -- Practical Optical Seminar -- 2:00 p.m. -- Meinel 305

David Williamson of Nikon will present Lithographic Lenses.  The seminar is open to everyone with an interest in the subject -- no advance registration is needed.  For more information, please visit www.optics.arizona.edu/opti696BX

 

Coming Up:  November 9, 2006 -- Sculpture Dedication -- 11:00 a.m. -- West Wing Lobby

The stunning crystal sculpture, titled Desert Flower and created by renowned artist Christopher Ries, is made possible through the generous donation of SCHOTT North America, Inc.  Please take a few minutes to join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event.  Note:  The best viewing spots will probably be from the fourth floor balcony and the staircase.

 

Coming Up:  November 9, 2006 -- OSC Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307
Harold A. McAlister of Georgia State University will be the speaker. 
www.optics.arizona.edu/Colloquium/default.htm 

 

Scholarship News

The University of Arizona Faculty Women's Club has announced that OSC Bachelor's Degree student Yekaterina Shtyrkova is the 2006-2007 reciepient of their prestigious Dr. Helen Schaefer Scholarship.  Congratulations, Katia.

 

From the Tucson Citizen on October 27, 2006.

Article by La Monica Everett-Hayes.  Photo by Renee Bracamonte. 

 

Campus Researchers Getting a Lot Younger

 

Tomás Avilez has experienced electric shock, once burned his bedroom carpet and started a small fire in his Volkswagen Beetle - all while tinkering with electronics.

 

"I would tear things apart - the remotes, a couple of walkie-talkies, the telephone - just to see what was inside them," said Avilez, 21, a University of Arizona senior studying optical sciences and engineering.

 

Now, with funding from Lockheed Martin, the Salpointe Catholic High School graduate is trying to create a lighter telescope mirror to send into space to produce high-resolution images in vibrant color.

 

Read the rest of the article online at

 http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/frontpage/30683.php

 

 

Softball News From Coach Joe McCollough

October 28, Grads vs. Undergrads.  What a grand day was had by all – it was believed, however, that the Undergraduate students may have won if they had not been studying into the wee hours of the morning.  Coach McCollough also found out later that the Graduate students had been practicing every day for the past two weeks, seeking advice from Coach Lopez (baseball) and Coach Candrea (softball), in order for them to squeeze out a win by one lousy run.  The Undergraduates graciously accept the loss, but the sting of defeat will linger on – but, make no mistake about it, all of the Undergraduate students are silently thinking to themselves, “Wait until next year…….., just wait until next year”!

 

Thank You OSC, For the Great Fall Picnic

Photography by Barbara Myers and Rick Shoemaker.

 

The 2006 Holiday Closure

From Stella Hostetler, OSC Payroll Office.  The University will be closed from December 25, 2006 through January 1, 2007.  Employees return to work on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.  The OSC Payroll Office will need to know how to record your hours during this time period.  Please submit the appropriate Holiday Closure memo to Payroll, Meinel 421, no later than December 4.  The forms can be found online at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/hr/forms.htm

 

Open Enrollment for Flexible Spending Accounts

From Bobbie Doss, OSC Personnel Administration.  Annual Open Enrollment for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) is November 1 through November 30, 2006. By enrolling in an FSA, you can direct money on a pre-tax basis through a payroll deduction from your paycheck into a tax-free account to pay for qualified health care and/or dependent care expenses. Your FSA elections will take effect on January 1, 2007. If you currently participate in the FSA and want to continue in 2007 you must re-enroll during the November Open Enrollment. Learn more by attending an Informational Session http://www.hr.arizona.edu/04_cb/benefits/select_enroll/fsa_oe/2006/sessions.php or visit the Human Resources website at http://www.hr.arizona.edu/  To enroll, visit Employee Link at http://emplink.arizona.edu using your UA NetID and password. If you have questions you may contact Human Resources by phone at 520-621-3662 or email at benefits@email.arizona.edu

 

UA W-2 Forms will be Available On-Line on January 8, 2007

From Stella Hostetler, OSC Payroll Office.  University of Arizona employees can now request paperless W-2 Tax and Wage Statements, allowing earlier access to the forms.  Employees who choose the "no-print" option for their tax forms will be able to access their W-2 through Employee Link according to the Financial Services Office. Forms will be available to view and print on Jan. 8.  Going paperless means employees won't have to wait for their departments to distribute W-2s.  To select the no-print option for your tax forms:  - Log onto Employee Link.  - Choose "payroll info" from the links on the left.  - Choose "set tax form print option" and click "change preference".  After changing your print option, you will receive an e-mail confirmation along with instructions for printing your W-2 and a list of frequently asked questions.  For more information, contact Joy Trent at trentj@arizona.edu

 

Applied Mathematics Laboratory

Liquid Crystals as a Paradigm for Pattern Formation.  Math 697B/Phys 697B: Spring Semester 2007.  Instructor: Michael Tabor, Professor and Head, Program in Applied Mathematics.  621-4664. tabor@math.arizona.edu  This advanced course combines both theory and laboratory work to learn about important pattern forming phenomena requiring nontrivial mathematical modeling, analysis and simulation. This year the course will focus on liquid crystals as a paradigm for pattern formation. Liquid crystals have an immensely rich range of phenomenology and, by drawing on so many aspects of physics and mathematics, provide a wonderful test-bed with which to develop modeling skills and physical intuition.  The classes will begin with general background lectures on scaling arguments, dimensional analysis, pattern formation, phase transitions, etc. These will be followed by lecture sequences, coupled with experimental illustration, on the theory of liquid crystals with an emphasis on the associated mathematical content. The course also includes periods of supervised laboratory work during which experiments will be carried out, data collected and the relevant mathematical models investigated. An emphasis is placed on the experience of learning how to think about and analyze real data as the starting point for mathematical and physical modeling. The course also aims to provide a bridge between traditional course work and independent research. Students will also be assigned nontrivial team projects combining theory and experiment.  Classes will be held in the Applied Mathematics Laboratories (PAS 136 and PAS 156).  Class times are officially listed as Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 – 5:00pm, but these times and days will be changed to accommodate students’ schedules. There will be both specific hours for lectures and additional hours for laboratory work.  Prerequisites. The course should be accessible to graduate students in the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences with a good background in mathematical methods and some proficiency in computational methods. Applied Mathematics students should have completed Math 583. Some background in basic physics is desirable.  If you are interested in taking this course please contact the instructor as soon as possible.  The course is offered on an alternate year basis and will probably not be offered again until Spring 2009. Enrollment may have to be limited to ensure optimal use of the experimental facilities.

Happy Birthday

November 7

 

Matthew Ellerson (matthewe@email.arizona.edu)

November 8

 

Rick Franco (rfranco@optics.arizona.edu)
Paul Hauser (phauser@optics.arizona.edu)

November 9

 

Krista Mceuen (kmceuen@optics.arizona.edu)
Ed Zalewski (ed.zalewski@optics.Arizona.EDU)

November 10

 

Lian Jie

November 12

 

Shibin Jiang (jiang@npphontonics.com)
Farhang Shadman (shadman@erc.arizona.edu)

 


 

Watt's Happening

 

more at
http://www.optics.arizona.edu/calendar/default.htm)

 

 

November 2, 2006 --  AME Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. -- AME Lecture Hall S212
http://www.ame.arizona.edu/events/events.php

 

November 3, 2006 -- PhD final Oral Exam -- 10:00 a.m. -- Meinel 701
Ranjan Grover will present Characterizing Thermal and Electric Properties of Materials using Scanning Probe Microscopy.

 

November 3, 2006 -- OSC Community Speakers -- 12:00 Noon -- Meinel 410
http://www.optics.arizona.edu/communityspeakers/

 

November 3, 2006 -- Physics Colloquium -- 2:30 p.m. -- PAS 220

http://www.physics.arizona.edu/physics2006/news-events.php?page=colloquium_series

 

November 3, 2006 -- OSC Sports Friday -- 5:00 p.m. -- Location is TBD

 

November 8, 2006 -- Practical Optics Seminar -- 2:00 p.m. -- Meinel 305

 

November 9, 2006 -- Sculpture Dedication -- 11:00 a.m. -- West Wing Lobby

 

November 9, 2006 -- OSC Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307
http://www.optics.arizona.edu/Colloquium/default.htm

 

November 9, 2006 -- AME Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. -- AME Lecture Hall S212
http://www.ame.arizona.edu/events/events.php

 

November 10, 2006 -- PhD Final Oral -- 2:00 p.m. -- Meinel 701
Jeremy Rogers will present Miniature Microscope Design and construction Based on Tilted Rotationally Asymmetric Printed Lenses.

 

November 10, 2006 -- Physics Colloquium -- 2:30 p.m. -- PAS 220

http://www.physics.arizona.edu/physics2006/news-events.php?page=colloquium_series

 

November 10, 2006 -- OSC Sports Friday -- 5:00 p.m. -- Location is TBD

 

November 13, 2006 -- Veterans Day -- University Holiday

 


 

Employment Opportunities in Optics

 

more at

http://www.optics.arizona.edu/employment/nationalopenings.htm

 

College of Optical Sciences.  University of Arizona

Links to employment opportunities within the College of Optical Sciences can be found at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/Employment/osc.asp  Complete  position descriptions and application procedures are included within each employment opening.

 

Active Optics Engineer.  Sandia National Laboratories.  Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Sandia National Laboratories has an immediate Postdoctoral opening for an optical engineer in Albuquerque, NM.  Sandia is seeking science or engineering graduates with excellent problem solving skills to support the development of technologies that will support active imaging sensors that utilize variable radius-of-curvature, light-weight, thin-shelled composite mirrors and MEMS mirrors to enable a single sensor to operate in both wide field-of-view (FOV) and high resolution modes in near real-time without macroscopic motion.  Candidates will need solid problem solving skills, must be able to work well on a team with minimal supervision, and will be required to travel twice each year to meet with customers.  This entry level engineering position will provide an excellent introduction to electro-optics and military systems, including telescope systems, camera systems, active optical systems, and detectors.  Responsibilities:  Provide optical design and engineering support to develop state-of-the-art capabilities for military applications.  Create software tools for control algorithms.  Requirements:  PhD in Science, Engineering or related field;  Programming experience (MATLAB, C/C++, IDL); Strong inquiry-based problem solving and scientific skills; Hands-on experience with complex electronics, computers, and software systems; Able to work in a team environment.  US Citizenship and the ability to gain security clearance required.  We provide our employees an attractive benefits package including health, dental and vision care, income and survivor protection, a 401(k) retirement plan and vacation.  About Sandia National Laboratories:  Sandia is a diversified high-technology government laboratory.  The active imaging group specializes in cutting-edge technical solutions for military applications.  We are at the forefront of  development for active imaging systems, including foveated imaging, nonmechanical zoom, and enhanced multi-spectral imaging.  We receive U.S. government support for programs relating to the defense, homeland security and force protection needs of our Nation and allies.  http://www.sandia.gov  To apply, please send your resume to: David Wick: dvwick@sandia.gov

 

Engineer/Scientist.  Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI.  ND-801/830/854/855/1310/1320 – 03/04-Naval .  The duties described here are the duties of a journeyman Engineer/Scientist (ND-04) working in the field of interferometric fiber optic sensors. If the selection is made at the ND-03 level assigned duties will be commensurate with that band.  The incumbent will work in the field of interferometric fiber optic sensors. Acoustic and non-acoustic sensors are being developed to support a broad spectrum of applications, including towed, hull, and deployed arrays. Work in this field spans the range from investigations into new, cutting edge technology concepts to the transition of more mature optical technologies to the fleet.   The selectee will work closely with a highly motivated team of engineers and scientists to design, develop, and test a variety of sensors, sensor arrays, and sensor interrogation systems.  Candidates at the journeyman level must possess: Skill in the design of fiber optic interferometric demodulation and control electronics.  Skill in assembling and testing  electronic, fiber optic, and electro-optic prototype systems.  Knowledge of design of test electronics to support system testing.  Skill in planning, designing, and executing laboratory and field experiments of electro-optic systems, particularly fiber optic sensors.  Knowledge of lasers, photodetectors, optical modulators, optical fibers and fiber components.  Skill in digital processing, especially as specifically applied to interferometric demodulation. Skill in providing technical inputs to the process of planning and budgeting new projects. Skill in developing new project ideas and proposals and ability to work with a diverse team of engineers and scientists, including industry partners.  Individuals with an applicable master’s degree and or a bachelor’s degree with at least one year of appropriate experience will be considered at the ND-03 level.   Applicants must be A U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position. In addition, the applicant(s) selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material.  Interested applicants please email resume with a statement addressing the above knowledges and skills to Max Messer, Jr. at messerml@npt.nuwc.navy.mil.  You may contact Max at 1-800-669-6892 X 21166.

 

Material Processes-Opt Sci III.  Corning NetOptix.  Hiring Mgr Title:  Senior Scientist.  Charge #:  00003 05081 573000 00.  Dept. Number: 00322.  Work Location:  Corning NetOptix, Keene, NH.  Position Description:  Scope of Position (i.e. projects involved with and role within group): Aerospace and Defense related programs:  3-5 and 8-12 micron AR coatings.  Protected Silver, Gold.  Enhanced Al.  Ultimately to be the technical visionary for our thin film area.  Process Automation.  Variety of other projects involving material processing.  Day to Day Responsibilities:  Design and develop thin films as required.  Applications range from commercial UV, broad band UV/VIS, to MWIR.  AR and Reflective.  Troubleshoot and solve any/all surface issues related to substrate and /or film surface.  Increase our IP in the field of thin films.  Key technical interface with customers regarding coating/transmission troubleshooting.  Customer presentations, support to estimating/proposal efforts.  Link to analysis team in Sullivan Park and other Corning locations.  Requirements:  1. Proven ability to design, Execute, and deliver Mil-Spec coatings to customer deadlines.  2. Advanced design expertise, material science background, basic optical system understanding.  3. At least 5 years hands-on experience, comfortable with operating deposition equipment.  4. Must be able to work in the US and must possess or be able to posses a secret clearance.  Desired Skills (These are skills that would be nice for candidates to possess).  1. Experience working directly with customers, ability to translate customer demands into producible coating solutions.  2. Technical leader, able to elevate other personnel in department.  3. Experience in production environment, understands the issues of day to day operations.  4. Profit center awareness, recognizes commercial realities.  Education and Experience (minimum required for consideration):  B.S. minimum, M.S. preferred in optics, physics, thin film, material science.  Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):  1. Ability to coordinate technology development with Keene, Canton and Sullivan Park.  2. Team player, able to balance manufacturing priorities with developmental priorities.  3. Able to communicate to all levels up and down.  4. Open to multicultural personalities with sensitivity to cultural norms.  5. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.  6. Ability to effectively communicate to commercial groups as well as technical groups.  7. Ability to give and receive real-time feedback to and from team members.  Contact:  Pat McFalls, Corning Recruiting Center of Excellence.  610-971-8913.  mcfallspa@corning.com

 

Material Processes-Opt Sci III/IV.  Corning Tropel.  Work Location:  Corning Tropel, Fairport, NY.  Position Description:  Scope of Position (i.e. projects involved with and role within group):  High fluence excimer laser optic component coatings 193 and 248 nm.  Illumination systems including mirrors, dichroics that are laser based and lamp based.  Imaging systems which have sensitivities to coating uniformity on extreme angle of incidence in the UV.  Ion milling to correct wavefront (improve technique, implement, interface with optical designers, fabricators, and test personnel).  Semiconductor Lithography and Inspection systems (illumination, and imaging optics).  Technical visionary for our thin film area.  Variety of other projects involving material processing.  Day to Day Responsibilities: Design and develop thin films as required.  Applications range from DUV high fluence, broad band UV/VIS, to MWIR.  Troubleshoot and solve any/all surface issues related to substrate and/or film surface.  Responsible for the design and implementation of thin films applied to our advanced optical systems.  Responsible to maintain the technical leadership Tropel has enjoyed in thin film technology, as it will continue to be a key differential advantage in our advanced systems.  Increase our IP in the field of thin films.  Key technical interface with customers regarding coating/transmission troubleshooting.  Customer presentations.  Professional presentations to technical community and patent filings throughout the year.  Travel Requirements (please note if international): Minimal travel, 10% maximum.  Typical trips Corning NY, California customer visits, conferences.  Likely one international trip per year.  Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:  Standard 40 hour/week, on-site work required.  Required Skills (These are skills that candidates must possess):  1. Proven ability to innovate in this field (Principle author, patent portfolio, etc.)  2. Thin film design experience, material science background, basic optical system understanding  3. Excellent presentation, communication skills  4. At least 5 years experience hand on deposition equipment  5.  Experienced at developing thin film designs, and delivering robust process to manufacturing.  6.  Must be able to work in the US and must possess or be able to possess a secret clearance. (will work on ITAR restricted programs).  Desired Skills (These are skills that would be nice for candidates to possess).  1. Experience presenting technical solutions directly to customers  2.  Good teacher, able to elevate other personnel in department   3.  Ability to make tradeoffs for cost/performance  4.  Experience in production environment, understands the issues of day to day operations  Education and Experience (minimum required for consideration):  M.S. minimum, PhD preferred in optics, physics, thin film, material science.  Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):  1.  Ability to coordinate technology development with Keene, Canton and Sullivan Park  2.  Team player, able to balance manufacturing priorities with development priorities  3. Able to communicate to all levels up and down.  4. Open to multicultural personalities with sensitivity to cultural norms.  5. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.  6. Ability to effectively communicate to commercial groups as well as technical groups.  7. Ability to give and receive real-time feedback to and from team members. 

Contact:  Pat McFalls, Corning Recruiting Center of Excellence.  610-971-8913.  mcfallspa@corning.com

 

Optical Component Engineer - 60019.  Pacific Biosciences.  Job Description: An exceptional career opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated optical engineer to join a start-up in the area of bio-technology. Pacific Biosciences is seeking the best for developing instrumentation that will revolutionize DNA sequencing. The component engineer will work with the engineering and scientists teams to define requirements for various components used in the optical system, such as laser, filters and sensor and work with suppliers to ensure delivery of custom made parts as per the specifications. The individual must be self starter with excellent engineering and organizational skills.  Responsibilities:  • Work with optical designers, and opto-mechanical engineers to define specifications for various components used in the instrument such as solid-state lasers, optical filters, and camera/sensors.  • Ensure proper development of these components by working with various suppliers  • Bread-boarding, tolerancing, assembly and testing of optical systems and subsystems using these components, with the optical engineers.  • Detailed testing and specifications verifications, from initial prototypes to transfer to manufacturing.  • Work in multi-discipline engineering and scientific teams.  Requirements:  • Education: BS in Optical Engineering, Optics or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years experience in optical system design and component engineering.
• Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of the various specifications of CCD/CMOS sensors and cameras. Practical hands-on verification testing of these technologies and their specifications.  • Past working experience with solid-state and diode lasers, thin-film filters, and good understanding of their characteristics and their limitations  • Experience in optical component integration into bio-tech instruments is a plus.  • Experience in handling precision optics and alignment of optical systems.  • Good knowledge of optical software packages (OSLO, Zemax…) for design and tolerancing analysis is a plus  • Good analytical and problem solving skills.  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills a must. Demonstrated experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team in a fast paced, technically challenging environment. Technical leadership. Relevant product development and / or industry experience required.  To apply, please visit: http://www.pacificbiosciences.com

 

Senior Optical Designer - 60029.  Pacific Biosciences.  An exceptional career opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated optical engineer to join a start-up in the area of bio-technology. Pacific Biosciences is seeking the best for developing instrumentation that will revolutionize DNA sequencing. The senior optical designer will work with the engineering and scientist teams to define, design and develop complex illumination and imaging systems. The individual must be self starter with excellent engineering and organizational skills.  Responsibilities: - Define, design and implement complex illumination and imaging optical systems used for fluorescence detection - Employ advanced analytical skills to enable modeling and tolerance analysis of the design trade space  - Work with opto-mechanical engineers to prototype breadboard systems for experimental verification of design concepts  - Work on projects from concept development stage and bring them to completion at the product delivery stage  - Work with suppliers to design, build and test various optics as per the specifications, such as lenses  - Work in multi-discipline engineering and scientific teams  Position Requirements:  · Education: BS in Physics, Optics or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years experience as an optical designer for industries building instruments, preferably used for applications in the bio-technology field (Advance degree preferred)  · Broad knowledge of optics fundamentals should be demonstrated in some of the following areas: optical imaging system design, laser-based illumination design, laser beam shaping, aspheric optics, diffractive optics, spectroscopy and micro-lens arrays. Lens design or experience in detailed lens specifications requirements is a plus.  · Extensive knowledge of optical test practices and processes  · Extensive experience in handling precision optics and alignment of optical systems  · Fluent in utilizing common commercial optical ray-tracing software (OSLO, Zemax…) for design and tolerance analysis  · Good analytical and problem solving skills  · Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills a must. Demonstrated experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team in a fast paced, technically challenging environment. Technical leadership. Relevant product development and / or industry experience required.  To apply, please visit: http://www.pacificbiosciences.com

 

Senior Sales Engineer.  Digital Optics Corporation, a Subsidiary of Tessera Technologies.  DOC is the world leader in wafer-based micro-optics and micro-optical systems. Based in Charlotte, NC, we develop and market advanced micro-optical components and systems worldwide. Our technologies are widely used in communications, sensing and scanning applications, semiconductor manufacturing as well as homeland security systems.   We are currently looking for a talented and experienced Senior Sales Engineer - Semiconductor. In this full-time exempt position based in Charlotte NC, you will be responsible for managing national and international semiconductor accounts to achieve sales goals through internal and external relationship building, effective communication, excellent negotiation skills and trust building skills.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  1. Interact with key customers to develop new opportunities, grow existing business and to set overall business objectives with each account.  2. Effectively develop pricing strategies, quotes, customer requirements to succeed with customers.  3. Effectively communicate the Company’s value proposition to prospect opportunities and address customer needs.  4. Maintain and enhance our competitive position through accurate forecasting, excellent customer communications and relationships, 5. Build strategic partnerships with management, engineering, technical staff, international reps and procurement to achieve success.  6. Domestic and International Travel (up to 30%).  Qualified candidates must have: 1. BS degree in Engineering, Physics, or Optics.  2. At least 5 years of OEM component technology sales experience; 3. Prior experience selling micro-optics components desired.  4. Proven track record of developing new accounts and maintaining/growing current accounts while exceeding sales goals.  5. Demonstrated success negotiating contracts, managing large accounts and using customer management software.  6. Excellent verbal and writing skills.  7. Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and math skills.  8. Intermediate Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills.  9. Demonstrated success understanding and presenting technical concepts.  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including stock options, a 401K plan with company match, medical/dental, Company paid vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, tuition reimbursement, up to 20 PTO days, 8 paid holidays and a relocation allowance.  DOC, whose products are currently sold worldwide, provides a dynamic environment, excellent advancement opportunities and a wide variety of projects and assignments. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume & salary requirements to hr@tessera.com  Digital Optics Corporation is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F.

 

Software Engineer Intern.  Veeco Metrology Group. The Veeco Metrology Group is a Tucson based world leader in the design and manufacture of innovation metrology instrumentation for the semiconductor, data-storage, semiconductor, opto-telecommunications, life sciences and research markets.  We are currently in search of a talented college intern who is interested in learning about us and willing to participate as a software engineer intern in our engineering department.  Current areas of software development include Windows/XP programming with MSVC++, MFC, and STL for Veeco’s leading Semiconductor Metrology application.  Our Vision™ application uses optical interferometer data to produce detail surface profiles and critical dimensions on semiconductor devices and other micro structures.  If you meet the following qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume for further consideration to:  Barb Taylor, Manager, Human Resources, via e-mail to job btaylor@veeco.com or fax to 520-294-7180. Position Responsibilities:  Develop automated software testing procedures using Python.  To assist with validation and documentation of software features.  To become familiar with Veeco profilers products through software related projects and work assignments.  Requirements:  Current College/University Student with a major in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.  Must have excellent communications skills.  Coursework in physics, advanced mathematics, optics/interferometry, or digital image processing desired.  Minimum one year experience with Python.  Familiarity with Matlab and PERL a plus.  Veeco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and each applicant will receive equal consideration.

 

System Verification Engineer - 60034.  Pacific Biosciences.  An exceptional career opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated System Verification Engineer to join a start-up in the area of bio-technology. Pacific Biosciences is seeking the best for developing instrumentation that will revolutionize DNA sequencing. The System Verification Engineer will work with the Hw/Optical engineering team, the SW team, and scientist teams, to ensure that instruments, breadboards and sub-modules developed meet specifications. The individual must be self starter with excellent engineering and organizational skills.  Responsibilities:  - Responsible for defining analytical metrics, developing testing protocols and tools to accurately measure instrument based application performance; ensure that the instrument meets or exceeds the specifications. - Work with scientists and engineers to define specifications and develop relevant metrics, test plans. - Work closely with development teams to understand, evaluate and resolve product performance issues. Initiate trouble-shooting strategies, suggest design improvements. Test to fail. - Document results and report test data to development teams. - Develop SOP and calibration methods for breadboard systems used by scientists. - Be the technical liaison between the engineering development team and the scientists, application teams.  Position Requirements: - Education: MSc in EE, Physics, Optics or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years experience in a lead system verification role. - Experience in developing and executing hardware, optical, software and application product test plans. Solid understanding and demonstrated experience in test plan development, design of experiment, statistics, hardware and data analysis. - Demonstrated experience in all phases of the product development cycle including transfer to manufacturing and field support. - Excellent trouble-shooting skills a must. - Hands-on verification testing of complex optical systems, with good knowledge of free-space and guided optics.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills - Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills a must. Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team in a fast paced, technically challenging environment. Technical leadership. Relevant industry experience required.  To apply, please visit:
http://www.pacificbiosciences.com

 


cathy.alexander@optics.arizona.edu

University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences