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What You’ll Learn
Project Overview:
- Participate in cutting-edge research in VR AR optics and illumination for display related applications
- Apply optical design, modeling and measurement expertise to specific design evaluation
- Develop solutions for real-world problems
- Skills You’ll Learn:
- Optical design and simulation, especially for VR AR applications;
- Data analysis and statistical modeling;
- Coding to support optical design and simulation
What You’ll Do
Samsung Display America Lab is looking for an Optical engineer intern who will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies for next-generation XR display and optics systems and devices. As an Optical engineer intern, you will help to build the next-generation optical systems for XR by evaluating the impact of the optical system on the users. The team pursues research & development to provide optics solution to support display manufacturing for VR AR business.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
Reports to: Senior Staff Engineer, XR Optics Research
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- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop and mature state-of-the-art technologies;
- Perform in-depth optical design, simulation and analysis, using tools like Code V, Zemax, LightTools, Lumerical and Rsoft, to provide recommendations for system improvement
- Perform optical system design and simulation for rotationally symmetrical optics, freeform, as well as metalens;
- Determine hardware specifications to assess overall performance of novel optical architectures;
- Debug, and troubleshooting of optical problems;
- Write code to support optical design, simulation and analysis;
- Report and present results to guide design decisions.
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
What You Bring
- Pursuing PhD or Master degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related areas, PhD preferred;
- Expertise in one or more areas: optical design, modeling, metrology, freeform, metalens, etc.;
- Expertise and experience in coding, data analysis and statistical modeling;
- Strong publication record demonstrating innovative research preferred;
- Experience in VR AR display and optics is a plus;
- Experience in meta-surface design and fabrication is a plus;
- Experience in geometrical optics and wave optics including FDTD, RCWA techniques is a plus;
- Passionate about building extraordinary products;
- Good communication skills and presentation skills, able to clearly articulate the problem statements and the solution approach;
- A willingness to dive deep, experiment rapidly to get things done preferred;
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training.
This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
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