Optical Metrology Engineer
Redmond, WA • Full Time
Meta
AR/VR
Facebook Reality Labs
Hardware
The EP Test and Validation team is looking for an Optical Metrology Engineer to verify/validate optical design of eyeglass lenses integrated into eyepieces for smart/AR glasses. This work involves understanding of performance requirements and driving alignment of test requirements with engineering design teams, establishing design verification and manufacturing test strategy for proof-of-concept studies or engineering builds, defining test methods for low-volume lab measurement and high-volume mass production, and delivering performance verification and validation report.
Optical Metrology Engineer Responsibilities
  • Work with engineering teams to understand what matters in the product from a performance point of view
  • Take input and convert into parameters that can be objectively measured using off the shelf or custom instruments
  • Define test methods and place instruments to test eyeglass lenses in lab and factory for NPI builds
  • Create and own test plans for low-volume proof-of-concept studies in lab and high-volume mass production
  • Perform measurement and analysis on eyeglass lenses integrated into eyepiece of smart or AR devices
  • Present conclusive results and assess visual/optical performance given design goals and product requirements
  • Provide actionable recommendations and relevant failure analysis to debug or root-cause issues
Minimum Qualifications
  • BS or MS in Optical Engineering or Vision Science
  • 5+ years of industrial experience in optical metrology or engineering
  • Experience in optical performance characterization of eyeglass/photographic lens
  • Familiarity with lens meter/mapper, spectrophotometer, interferometer, surface profiler and wavefront sensor
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting of optical systems failure analysis
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with little supervision necessary
  • Experience in measurement system analysis and statistical process control
  • Communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in shipping high-volume product in consumer electronics
  • Experience in one or more optical design tools such as Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED, or ASAP
  • Experience with typical image processing algorithms using Matlab or Python
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.
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$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.


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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.

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