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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for August 14, 2008
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Welcome New On-Campus Grad Students
Please join us in welcoming 56 new on-campus graduate students to Optical Sciences. Our grad student orientation program is on August 18 and 19 this year, so we're asking everyone to try to find a few moments to meet our new grad students and welcome them into the program.
And the rest of our students? Undergraduate and distance students get to enjoy the summer a bit longer -- until the 25th.
Distance Students: Registration is Open Now
If you haven't signed up for your Fall distance classes, it would be good to do it now. Everything you need to get started is available online through http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/distance.htm
OSC's Optical Design and Testing Short Course Program in Japan
Speaking of classes, once again several of our faculty members will be teaching a series of short courses in Tokyo this November. The courses will be taught in English or Japanese and all courses will have Japanese-speaking teaching assistants to enable questions and discussions in Japanese. There's still time to sign up, so please visit http://www.optics.arizona.edu/tokyoshortcourses/default-eng.htm for a list of class offerings and registration information.
OSC's Comprehensive Exams, aka Prelims, Are Right Around the Corner
Fall 2008 Comprehensive Exams (Olympic-caliber events for smart people) are scheduled for September 23 and 24. Sign up in the Academic Programs Office by August 30.
Students, Do We Know How to Reach You?
Returning students, please check your listing in OSC's phonebook at www.optics.arizona.edu/contactus/default.asp to see if your information needs updating. If it does, contact Jamie Bommer at jbommer@optics.arizona.edu with the needed changes.
Special Seminar Friday, August 15 at 2:00 p.m. in Meinel 701
Abstract: Metallic metamaterials are nanostructures with dimensions around 1/10 of the wavelength of light. They have proven to possess electric as well as magnetic resonances at light frequencies. Metamaterials are believed to be the key to superlenses as well as optical cloaks. In order to achieve such visionary goals, three-dimensional nanostructures have to be conceived. My talk will discuss the problems associated with the fabrication of such structures [1] as well as the underlying basic physics. Interaction of electric and magnetic dipoles plays a crucial role in understanding the optical properties [2], and tailoring the coupling is the key issue that needs to be addressed. Phenomena such as EIT (known from atomic physics) can occur and pave the way to sensing applications with metamaterials.
[1] N. Liu et al., Nature Materials 7, 31 (2008). [2] N. Liu et al., Advanced Materials, in press (2008).
Stanley Pau is the host.
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year
August 25 Mahmoud Fallahi (mahmoud.fallahi@optics.Arizona.edu) Javier Heyer (javierh@email.arizona.edu) Asher Sussman (ashers@email.arizona.edu)
August 26 Javier Yanez (jcy@email.arizona.edu)
August 28 Liang Gao (lgao@optics.arizona.edu) Jonathan Nation (jsn@email.arizona.edu) Xiushan Zhu (xzhu@optics.arizona.edu)
August 29 Olli Nordman (onordman@u.arizona.edu)
August 31 Nathan Leisso (nleisso@optics.arizona.edu) Rong Liu (liu.ron@gmail.com) Federico Pennacchini (pennacchinni@gmail.com)
OSC Calendar
August 14 PhD Final Oral Defense. 9:00 a.m. Radiology Room 101. Meredith Whitaker will present Estimating Signal Features From Noisy Images With Stochastic Backgrounds.
August 15 Special Seminar. 2:00 p.m. Meinel 701. Harald Giessen will present Three Dimensional Metallic Metamaterials: Coupling Matters!
August 22 OSC Faculty Retreat.
First day of classes. Welcome students!
August 29 Ice Cream Social. 3:30 p.m. Meinel Third Floor Lobby.
September 1 Labor Day Holiday. Enjoy the day off.
September 4 PhD Final Oral Defense. Zhipeng Wang will present A Framework for the Analysis and Evaluation of Optical Imaging Systems with Arbitrary Response Functions
September 4 Colloquium. 3:30 p.m. Meinel 307. Yong-Hee Lee, Department of Physics, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, will present Two-Dimensional Photonic Crystal Nanolasers.
September 5 PhD Final Oral Defense. 8:30 a.m. Meinel 447. Qing Wang will present Study of Glass Waveguide Lasers and Fiber Resonators for Optical Communication.
Edmund Optics is an OSC Industrial Affiliate at the Principal Partners level. For more information about Edmund Optics, please visit their Web site at www.Edmundoptics.com
Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP). NASA. If you'd like to gain experience in optical systems modeling, integration and testing in parallel with your education (as well earning a paycheck as a federal employee), then the CO-OP program is for you. As a point of reference, Erich de Leon, a Ph.D. student in Jim Burge's group, is currently working as a CO-OP at NASA. General requirements are: have completed 30 semester hours (undergraduate), or be a graduate student, be a student at an accredited university, be enrolled in their school's Cooperative Education Program, be a U.S. citizen, have a good scholastic standing (2.9 G.P.A. overall). More information is at: http://ohcm.gsfc.nasa.gov/job_student/coop/home.htm Please email me if you have any questions. Joe.Howard@nasa.gov Joseph M. Howard, Ph.D. Optics Branch, Code 551, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771. USA. ph: 301-286-0690 fax: 301-286-0204. email: Joseph.M.Howard@nasa.gov
Engineer. Luminit LLC. Luminit LLC, located in Torrance, CA, has an immediate opening for an experienced manager of its holographic mastering groups. The position will manage skilled technicians, and require extensive hands-on involvement.The ideal qualifications would include a BS or advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Applied Optics, or a related field, and several years' direct experience in holography and laser operation. Practical experience in a manufacturing facility would be a strong plus. Also important are strong communications and people skills, and the ability to successfully motivate and lead a technical group in a fast-paced atmosphere. Principal duties of the position include: Manage the daily and long-range activities of groups responsible for the development and production of holographic mastering. Develop the parameters and procedures needed to produce specific holographic surface structure Develop detailed documentation of all processes and procedures. Work closely with Sales and other departments on current and new business opportunities. Interact directly with customers on new projects, including meetings, conferences as needed (and occasional travel). Assist in other departmental duties and special holographic projects as required. This position is essential to the technology of Luminit, will be highly visible and interactive, and offers an outstanding opportunity to the right individual.Contact: Linh Whitaker, Director of Finance. Luminit LLC. 20600 Gramercy Place, Bldg 203, Torrance, California 90501. (P) 310-320-1066 ext. 301. (F) 310-320-8067. www.luminitco.com <http://www.luminitco.com
Sales Engineer. Tessera. Are you a Sales Engineer with a proven track record of producing results through effective critical path management? In this key role, you will use your skills to understand and effectively present technical concepts. You will also grow Tessera’s position within some of the world’s leading technology companies, applying creative solutions to address technical/commercial problems. Tessera's wafer-level optics team (Tessera North America, Inc.) is based in a beautiful research park in Charlotte, North Carolina, and develops wafer-based micro-optics and micro-optical systems. The group's leading-edge product offerings include a range of lenses that are used in a variety of highly-specialized applications including photonics, photolithography, telecommunications, aerospace/ defense, vision and data storage. Responsibilities: Positioning Tessera for growth opportunities with major customer accounts through strong professional selling techniques and managing relationships with Tessera’s sales agents. Effectively develop and execute strategies with respect to pricing and positioning in order to continuously improve Tessera-NA position in major markets and customer accounts. Work effectively in the execution of Tessera corporate objectives to ensure timely and accurate quotation, quotation acknowledgement, forecasting, and service response to Tessera-NA customers. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science (Electrical Engineering or Physics preferred) with at least 3 years of demonstrated success in a sales, marketing, or customer support role of technical product line (micro-electronics, optics, electro-optics, or semi-conductors preferred). Ability to understand and present technology based products. Highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple, concurrent activities. Computer fluency, including command of MS Office software applications and ability to work within business applications software environment; experience with customer relationship management software a plus. Demonstrated ability to set and accomplish objectives using critical path methods. Ability to work effectively and assertively with others including the capability to negotiate favorable, sustainable agreements with the management of large customers. Ability to work independently without requiring continuous supervision. Enthusiastic and excellent communicator. Working conditions: Candidate will perform duties in a standard quiet office environment. To apply: Please send your resume to shalverson@tessera.com
Senior Optical Design Engineer. Tessera. The Senior Optical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of new imaging systems/products destined for high volume and low cost manufacture. The engineer will work within and lead product development teams with specific responsibilities assigned for designing optics, imaging systems and products to customer provided requirements. Responsibilities: Perform design and development job assignments as required. Responsible for carrying the job from design inception to manufacture. Proactively identify technical solutions and risks. Routinely perform engineering tasks of high complexity within their specific discipline(s) while meeting schedule milestones and quality goals. Learn and follow the defined design/development processes. Work proactively on process improvements tasks. Train and support other technical staff members while performing his/her job functions with minimal supervision and direction. Assist the sales team at technical conferences to support and develop customers. May be expected to perform duties in cleanroom environment (70° F) with special gowning requirements. May also be expected to work with high power lasers in laser-controlled areas. Minimum Requirements: BS degree and 8 years of experience in relevant fields or military experience equivalency. State-of–the-art product/systems development experiences for HIGH volume production. Working knowledge of any of the following tools: Zemax, Labview, Matlab, CAD tools (ie Solidworks). Strong analytical and practical knowledge of geometrical and physical optics. Knowledge and experience in free space optics, micro-optics, imaging optics and optical systems design. Solid understanding of statistical methods and design of experiments. Solid understanding of design manufacture including all documentation for the product release to manufacture. Good leadership skills; excellent verbal and written skills required. To Apply: Please send your resume to shalverson@tessera.com
Mechanical Engineer II. Tessera. Position Summary: Are you a talented Mechanical Engineer ready to join a high tech company planning to almost triple in size within the next five years? If so, consider joining our team of technologists at Tessera North America, Inc. Tessera's wafer-level optics team (Tessera North America, Inc.) is based in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina, and develops wafer-based micro-optics and micro-optical systems. The group's leading-edge product offerings include a range of lenses that are used in a variety of highly-specialized applications including photonics, photolithography, telecommunications, aerospace/ defense, vision and data storage. We are looking for an individual to support optical, mechanical and packaging design engineers for all new products developed at the Charlotte facility. The person will work primarily in a “hands on mode” executing assigned tasks from the design/engineering staff. In addition, this individual will provide technical and manufacturing engineering support for the transfer of Tessera technology to external customers and licensees. Responsibilities: Collect and analyze data and performing basic engineering tasks as required. Process development in precision machining for fabricating optical surfaces, and fabrication of said surfaces. Data acquisition and statistical analysis for process feed back, as well as for process development. Heavy emphasis on metrology capability such as measurement systems (contact profilometers, white light interferometers, and measuring machines). Provide engineering support to designers, test engineers and process engineers within the product-development group and others. Some travel, largely domestic. Qualifications: Bachelors of Science Degree (e.g. engineering, physics); Advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years of industry experience including: operating precision metrology for characterizing machined surfaces and performing statistical analysis, product design/development and/or optical-surface creation preferable. Hands-on experience working in a laboratory/development environment. Skills: Must have strong analytical skills; meticulous in data collection and note taking. Strong mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Very good communication skills (verbal and written) - clarity, conciseness and accuracy. Working conditions: Candidate will perform duties in clean room environment, which requires special protective-outer garments; the area will be temperature controlled (average 70-degreees F). To apply: Please send resume to shalverson@tessera.com
Optical Test Engineer III (Reliability). Tessera. Are you a skilled engineer looking to use your expertise to develop and implement new environmental test systems? Are you ready to join a high tech company planning to almost triple in size within the next five years? If so, consider joining our team of technologists at Tessera North America, Inc. Tessera's wafer-level optics team (Tessera North America, Inc.) is based in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina, and develops wafer-based micro-optics and micro-optical systems. The group's leading-edge product offerings include a range of lenses that are used in a variety of highly-specialized applications including photonics, photolithography, telecommunications, aerospace/ defense, vision and data storage. The successful candidate will lead the environmental qualification efforts and support functional testing for our consumer optics products. In this role you will be responsible for environmental qualification testing, determining requirements, developing procedures, conducting tests, analyzing results, and generating reports. The preferred candidate will have experience developing and performing tests in support of high volume manufacturing. Working knowledge of optics and environmental test requirements such as MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-167 is desired. Qualifications: BS in Engineering or related field; MS is a plus. Four years testing experience in the field of environmental characterization of electronics or optics. Experience in some or all of the following: EMI/EMC, shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, and reliability. Hands-on laboratory experience with complex test equipmentv including routine maintenance of instruments, as well as knowledge of industry test standards. A solid understanding of statistical methods for analysis of test system performance. Familiarity with standard environmental tests including thermal cycling, and drop testing. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc). Matlab or Mathematica programming skills are desirable. Skills: Excellent time management, problem solving, data analysis, and organizational skills. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Self-motivated team player. Desired skills: Working knowledge of equipment control and automation software is a plus (e.g. Labview or Visual Basic). Material Science background is a plus. Knowledge of SMIA and Telcordia standards is a plus. Working conditions: Candidate will perform duties in av pleasant office area and clean room environment, which requires special protective-outer garments; the work area is temperature controlled. Some travel required; domestic. To apply: Please send your resume to shalverson@tessera.com
Principal Engineer -- Manager. Tessera. Tessera's wafer-level optics team (Tessera North America, Inc.) is based in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina, and develops wafer-based micro-optics and micro-optical systems. The group's leading-edge product offerings include a range of lenses that are used in a variety of highly-specialized applications including photonics, photolithography, telecommunications, aerospace/ defense, vision and data storage. Are you ready to take a lead role in the design and development of the Next Big Thing in Micro-Optics? The Engineering team in Charlotte NC is looking for a talented and experienced Principal Micro-Optics Engineer. In this position, you will be responsible for the design and development of new micro-optical components and assemblies utilizing Tessera’s core technologies of wafer-based optics and electronics packaging. You will also demonstrate your technical expertise and effective communication skills by supporting sales and marketing efforts. Both domestic and international travel required (up to 25%). Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conceptual design and evaluation of new product opportunities incorporating micro-optics and electronics. Technical research, assessment and support for Sales and Marketing, including effective customer interaction and communication. Active participation on cross-functional development teams, including occasional team leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate must have: At least 15 years of relevant and strong hands on experience. A proven track record of practical optics or opto-electronics product development, considering both manufacturability and lifetime performance. Good system design skills, innovative problem-solving skills and effective communication skills. A Master's Degree or higher in Engineer or Physical Science (specialization in optics or electronics is preferred). Working knowledge of Microsoft Office toolset skills. Desired skills include: Optical design skills (ASAP, GLAD, Zemax and/or CodeV). Matlab or Mathmatica programming skills. Solidworks programming skills. TO APPLY: Please send resume to shalverson@tessera.com
Process Engineer III. Tessera. Position summary: Are you a talented engineer with expertise in semiconductor wet –chemistry and plasma based processes? Are you ready to join a high tech company planning to almost triple in size within the next five years? If so, consider joining our team of technologists at Tessera North America, Inc. Tessera's wafer-level optics team (Tessera North America, Inc.) is based in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina, and develops wafer-based micro-optics and micro-optical systems. The group's leading-edge product offerings include a range of lenses that are used in a variety of highly-specialized applications including photonics, photolithography, telecommunications, aerospace/ defense, vision and data storage. The Process Engineer III will sustain the current chemical and etch processes used in the manufacture of Micro-optics wafers and assist Senior Engineers in development of new processes that will enable yield improvements to existing products and increase our capability for future products. Responsibilities: Provide technical support, development, and sustainment of chemical and/or etch processes in Micro-optics wafer fabrication. Work with production and other engineering groups (including design and product) to ensure the most efficient and cost effective processing techniques. Solve production and equipment problems, improve process control and write process. Seek to continuously improve products, functions, and processes through on-going analysis. Some travel will be required; domestic and international. Qualifications: BS in Chemical Engineering or equivalent. 5 years of relevant experience. Specific skills: Ability to conduct guided independent process development. Understanding of reliability engineering, quality engineering, and six sigma principles. Hands on experience in wafer level processing with in-depth knowledge of chemical and etch processes. Working conditions: Candidate will perform some duties in clean room environment, which requires special protective-outer garments; the area will be temperature controlled (average 70-degreees F). To apply: Please send resume to shalverson@tessera.com
Project Manager. Tessera. Are you a highly disciplined engineer who can manage technical project’s in a fast paced environment? Are you ready to join a high tech company planning to almost triple in size within the next five years? If so, consider joining our team of technologists at Tessera North America, Inc. Tessera's wafer-level optics team (Tessera North America, Inc.) is based in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina, and develops wafer-based micro-optics and micro-optical systems. The group's leading-edge product offerings include a range of lenses that are used in a variety of highly-specialized applications including photonics, photolithography, telecommunications, aerospace/ defense, vision and data storage. In this critical role, you will responsible for pulling together the overall plan for projects including scheduling, task management, tracking, risk mitigation planning, coordinating the efforts of marketing/sales, and engineering/manufacturing operations. You will also be expected to interface with customers and outside manufacturing companies. Essential Functions: Manage all aspects of a project from the kickoff meeting through the introduction into manufacturing. Develop, document, and manage the execution of the project plan for the assigned project. Lead and support cross functional sub-project teams during the project implementation. Assess and highlight key risk areas, staffing needs and critical scheduling issues. Computer skills in the area of Microsoft project, spreadsheet analysis (Excel), documentation (Word) and report writing are required. Provide training and support as needed to other project team members as requested. Attend training courses that enhance the individual’s project management skills. Other Functions: Flowcharting and Cause/Effect diagrams. Prioritization and Risk analysis matrices. Activity Network Diagrams/Gantt chart skills. Minimum Job Requirements: Education: Minimum Bachelor Degree engineering/sciences. Minimum two years experience in engineering project management or equivalent military experience. Working Conditions: The individual will need to access clean (Class 100-10,000) laboratory environments and occasionally suit up and enter Class 10 clean room. TO APPLY: Please send your resume to shalverson@tessera.com
Senior Engineering Systems Analyst. Tessera. Are you a talented engineer who can analyze and solve complex data infrastructure problems? Are you ready to join a high tech company planning to double in size within the next five years? If so, consider joining our team of technologists at Tessera North America, Inc. Tessera's wafer-level optics team (Tessera North America, Inc.) is based in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina, and develops wafer-based micro-optics and micro-optical systems. The group's leading-edge product offerings include a range of lenses that are used in a variety of highly-specialized applications including photonics, photolithography, telecommunications, aerospace/ defense, vision and data storage. As a Senior Engineering Systems Analyst, you will work closely with Engineering and IT groups to define and implement improvements, expansions and revisions to existing engineering data infrastructure. You will also provide database and analysis support for cross-functional teams within Tessera’s Consumer Optics Group. Responsibilities: Analyze and solve complex engineering data management problems by developing and implementing improvements/revisions/replacements to existing systems infrastructure supporting product development, engineering and manufacturing. Work closely with engineers across Tessera’s Consumer Optics Group to identify areas of opportunity to leverage technology to drive efficiencies that will reduce product development cycle time and drive key productivity improvements. Work closely with engineering management to understand/prioritize goals and then translate these needs into functional systems. Serve as technical liaison and advocate for improvements to IT services providing support of product development, engineering and manufacturing. Maintain and improve engineering access to and effective use of engineering database by: Defining and implementing improvements to engineering database infrastructure. Conducting periodic training with engineers and technicians to increase knowledge and understanding of engineering database structure and techniques for efficient access and effective use. Provide database access and data analysis support for the Consumer Optics Group by: Conducting ad hoc statistical data analyses on new and existing fabrication and metrology processes. Proactively and independently performing data analyses across the breadth of processes and products to identify new engineering improvement opportunities. Provide entry level education and training on use of statistics, statistical analysis software and charting techniques at Tessera N.A. Support engineering group effective use of engineering database and statistical analysis techniques by: Conducting periodic training for technologists on the effective use of our engineering database. Providing ad hoc data mining and statistical data analyses support for fabrication and metrology processes. Aggressively identify new opportunities for process improvements in all areas of our development and manufacturing operations. Work closely with process, test and design engineering to identify new programs to improve yields, runtimes, utilizations, and cycle times. Support production ramp for new products as needed. Requirements: M.S. degree in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, mechanical or electrical engineering, physics, optics or related disciplines. 5 or more years experience in manufacturing systems analysis including implementation of computer based manufacturing execution systems and the effective use of manufacturing execution systems to support engineering efforts. Demonstrated advanced level expertise in statistical analysis techniques and the use of statistical analysis software packages such as Minitab, JMP, Statit, etc. Proven successful hands-on experience in the application of advanced statistical techniques to real-world industrial or commercial applications. Specific skills: Object oriented programming skills required. C programming skills required. Large data set processing/data mining experience required. Ability to design intuitive and user friendly GUI applications. Ability to communicate effectively within and across groups. Proficient in use of DOEs and analysis of results. Working Conditions: Some amount of work in standard cleanroom environment (Class 10 thru 10,000) wearing cleanroom garments and protective equipment is required. To apply: Please send your resume to shalverson@tessera.com
Senior Process Engineer (Replication). Tessera. Position summary: Are you a talented Senior Process Engineer with expertise in Polymer Replication? Are you ready to join a high tech company planning to almost triple in size within the next five years? If so, consider joining our team of technologists at Tessera North America, Inc. Tessera's wafer-level optics team (Tessera North America, Inc.) is based in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina, and develops wafer-based micro-optics and micro-optical systems. The group's leading-edge product offerings include a range of lenses that are used in a variety of highly-specialized applications including photonics, photolithography, telecommunications, aerospace/ defense, vision and data storage. The Senior Process Engineer for Replication will develop and refine state –of-the-art processes for next generation high-tech products. Job functions include investigation of innovative manufacturing methods for product development, process documentation and training. The candidate will work with the design and manufacturing teams to ensure that processes are optimum for new product technology transfer. Responsibilities: Design and conduct experiments to develop new capabilities, increase yield and reduce cost for wafer processes. Process qualification, documentation, and training. Investigate new manufacturing methods and materials. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Technical Field such as Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Physics; Masters Degree preferred. A minimum of 6 years experience with process development in the semiconductor or optical industries, including specific experience in polymer replication or micro-molding of optical components wafer-scale semiconductor and replication process development experience, including. The desired candidate will have a basic understanding of optical systems. Working knowledge of optical polymer materials and proficiency in the use of data analysis tools. Experience with process scale-up and successful transfer into manufacturing. Skills: Analytical, organized and detail oriented. Ability to initiate and manage technical projects. A strong multi-tasker; self-starter with broad technical aptitude. Strong verbal and written communication skills including strong presentation skills. Working conditions: Candidate will perform duties in various clean room environments, with appropriate gowning protocols. Willing to travel domestic and international as required for business. To apply: Please send resume to shalverson@tessera.com
Agency Listing. LED Process Engineer. Location: Austin, TX. Salary: 80-140K DOE. Position Description: The LED Process Engineer will work in the R&D and production clean room and has ownership of specific equipment and the processes run on that equipment. This individual should have detailed understanding of how their tools operate and how their processes work. The process engineer is responsible for recipe creation and development, establishing process controls and tool qualifications, monitoring the health of their processes, and documenting instructions for running in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in LED manufacturing experience with expertise in several of the following-- Photo, Etch, Metal Dep, Cleans, RTP, PECVD, and Metrology. Some experience with equipment maintenance is a plus. Degree: Prefer MS or PhD in Physics or Chemistry or Materials, Chemical or Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities: Tool and Process Ownership. In depth, hands on experience in several of the following: Photo, Etch, Metal Dep, Cleans, RTP, PECVD, and Metrology. Create and characterize individual unit processes. Window process parameters to optimize process conditions. Create process controls for monitoring processes. Fundamental tool troubleshooting and debugging. Establish work flow procedures (wafers in, wafers out). Document recipe, and operational procedures. Look for process improvements to reduce scrap, and increase yield. Qualifications/Skills: Must have 1-2+ years of LED manufacturing experience (academic experience alone will not qualify). Solid understand of Design Of Experiment. Solid understanding of Statistical Process Control methodologies. Self-initiating and proactive; must thrive in start-up environment. Excellent oral and written presentation skills. Must work well in team environments. Must be able to work with outside vendors and applications engineers. Proficiency in some statistical software package, such as JMP or Minitab. For confidential and immediate consideration please send your professional resume to: james@accesssource.com James Miller, Sr Executive Recruiter.
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Harald
Giessen, OSC MS 1994 and PhD 1995, is with Universität Stuttgart.
On Friday, he returns to Optical Sciences to present a special
seminar: Three Dimensional Metallic Metamaterials: Coupling
Matters! 
Application
Engineer (AE). Edmund Optics. Get involved with the custom optics products
process from the beginning and use your technical knowledge to serve
our customers’ needs! Edmund Optics has a career opportunity for a
motivated and experienced engineer in its Quote Assessment Group! The Application Engineer (AE) for the
Quote Assessment Group is the first contact for the customer to
assess their custom needs. The AE assists in all aspects of the
Request For Quote (RFQ) process and application support for custom
customers. The AE focuses primarily on technical feasibility, risk
assessment, application suitability and costing analysis. Duties:
Provide support to customers with
technical questions and product applications via phone or email. Customer visits with Field Sales as
needed (may be up to 20% travel). Perform technical drawing feasibility
for RFQ’s. Perform manufacturing feasibility and
capability analysis for RFQ’s. Basic Drafting using optical and
mechanical design software. Evaluate and recommend required vendors
to Procurement Specialist for costing purposes. Review customer technical, quality and
performance specifications. Review compliance issues surrounding
manufacturing. Outline performance tests, packaging
requirements and provide procedures if necessary. Manage short term projects and program
subtasks related to quoting and post sale customer support. Requirements: Minimum: BS in optics, engineering or
related field. Minimum 10 years similar experience
preferred. Optics and optical industry knowledge. Job Shop manufacturing knowledge. Computer skills: PC literacy in Excel,
Word, etc, required and optical/mechanical design software preferred. Advanced phone and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with customers. In Word format, please email your resume
and cover letter with salary requirements to