Optical Manager

The Averna experience

Averna delivers industry-leading test solutions and services for communications and electronics device makers worldwide, accelerating product development, quality and innovation:

• Be global@work: Serve international customers and collaborate with colleagues in Canada, Europe, the U.S., Mexico and Asia.
• Drive innovation@work: Participate in the development of market-leading high-tech products in the Automotive & Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Consumer Electronics, Industrials and Life Sciences.  
• Develop your talent@work: Contribute to thrilling projects that will stretch your skills and talent to the maximum.
• Enjoy success@work: Be part of a fast-growing company with award-winning products and team.
• Share your passion@work: Meet passionate people, enjoy our modern environment and dynamic atmosphere.

The Optical Manager challenges in a few words

As an optical manager, the candidate must be knowledgeable in all and at least expertise in one of the following fields:

• Design Engineering:
• System:
• Complex & high precision optical system
• Flat panel display inspection systems
• Optical test equipment for smart devices
• Vision system to inspect cosmetic defect such as AOI, AVI…
• Precision handling and component placement assembly equipment using guided vision
• Software:
• Machine vision tools such as Halcon, Matlab, Python, etc…
• Optical simulation

Essential Duties

• Manage the optical team and drive development of new products and improvements to existing products or new product lines and meet the schedule of projects.
• Evaluate and ensure design feasibility, optimization and effectiveness to meet both technical requirements and cost targets.
• Manage and add resource if needed and continuously improve the capability (through training needs analysis and hiring of people with the right skills and knowledge) and structure of the design team to meet business objectives.
• Mentor, coach, motivate and guide the optical team to increase work productivity.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Lead and direct the work of cross-functional teams if required.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the DE director/GM

The ideal candidate in a few words

Education:

• MS/PhD degree in Physics (Optic preferred).

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the design of test equipment using optical components or vision systems of which 2 years at management level (managing a team of >4 engineers).
• Extensive hands-on experience involving designing and manufacturing of machines or automation equipment particularly for the electronics, automotive or semiconductor industries.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication skills within interdepartmental (mechanical, electrical, software, system engineers) and cross-functional (sales, marketing)
• Excellent in English language proficiency – both spoken and written.
• Strong people management skills with excellent motivational and leadership skills
• Work well under pressure
• Able to present ideas effectively.
• Able to evaluate ideas of others

What's in it for YOU

• A multinational high-tech work environment
• Team spirit, fun and passion for technology #LI-Onsite
• Development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary package including benefits
• We are a fair company
• Be part of a company that puts ESG at the heart of its mission, for people, planet, and performance.

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.