Application Engineer – Optics (Zemax Opticstudio)

Job Summary

The Optics Application Engineer is responsible for leveraging engineering domain knowledge and expertise to assist customers in solving complex engineering problems using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio software. This role focuses primarily on pre-sales activities but also involves providing technical support. The engineer will support customers to significantly impact software revenue, offering technical solutions, conducting demonstrations, and delivering training sessions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

• Apply advanced engineering expertise and knowledge of optics (with a strong focus on Ansys Zemax) to provide the highest level of technical support to customers and channel partners, ensuring high-quality, timely customer service that results in improved customer satisfaction and productivity.
  
• Work closely with potential and current customers to scope technical solutions that meet and optimize their operational needs
  
• Collaborate with account managers to identify, advance, and technically drive new opportunities and sustained account support
  
• Provide, track, and document first level technical support for existing customer accounts and elevate support when appropriate
  
• Develop, organize, and deliver introductory technical training courses on the use of ANSYS Optics products
  
• Maintain a general understanding of the breadth of technology provided by all ANSYS product offerings and technical solutions in optical applications
  
• Sustain technical proficiency through ANSYS certifications and continual pursuit of personal, technical, and professional growth
  
• Participate in and support internal marketing initiatives that drive customer engagement, education, and grow technical capacity
  

Education/Experience/Skills: (Required)

• Requires a Minimum Master of Science Degree in Physical/Optical Engineering or related field
  
• Requires a Minimum of 2 years’ experience using ANSYS Zemax Optics Studio and/or Speos/Lumerical.
  
• Knowledge of Geometrical Ray tracing and Physical wave optics.
  
• Requires Strong Knowledge of Optical Design for Automotive Camera sensor-related applications or Optical Imaging in Aerospace and Defense market.
  
• Knowledge in 3D CAD design tools
  
• Experience with optical system optimization to achieve desired performance metrics
  
• Experience with designing and analysing laser systems, including beam shaping and focusing
  
• Knowledge of optical aberrations and methods to minimize them
  
• Requires the ability to work effectively in both independent and diverse team environments
  
• Requires excellent problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical engineering solutions to difficult problems
  
• Requires exceptional customer service aptitude, as well as communication and presentation skills
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools to include PowerPoint, Word, and Excel is required
  

Education/Experience/Skills: (Preferred)

• In-depth use of relevant Ansys software or knowledge of other commercial CAE, CAD, PLM software packages
  
• Understanding of light source modelling and light distribution control
  
• Familiarity with beam propagation and diffraction analysis
  
• Familiarity with common programming languages (C, C++, Python, Matlab, etc.) is a plus