Engineer Optics

About the LVX Division

LVX Division is regarded the leading expert in control room solutions for broadcasting, telecommunications, public utilities, process control, traffic control, surveillance and command & control applications.

Barco’s expertise in projection technology, its leadership in the field of Electronics Design, Mechanical design, wall management software, display wall control systems and extensive project, system and user experience, allows Barco Control Rooms to act as one single partner for each control room project.

Barco LVX Division has technological ownership of design, its solutions are optimized for 24/7 mission critical applications and feature guaranteed servicing and availability of components and support over product lifetime. Its continuous high-quality R&D effort and proven flexibility towards customers’ needs offers the best guarantee for future-proof control room investments.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Optical Engineer to join our R&D Team, capable of research and development activities related to display products.

Job Description 

To contribute in  new technology introduction via ideation, conceptualization, design, prototyping, test and validation for optical solutions related to new display technologies (Projection, LCD, LED etc). Planning and execution of optical design, validation of new product introduction within given budget and schedule. Validation, documentation of system and component level testing, testing procedure implementation with proper documentation. Trouble shooting, root cause analysis, data collection and statistical analysis based problem solving etc.

Responsibilities

Innovation:

• To provide new concept and idea for improvement of existing production or development of new optical solutions via innovation and technology scouting with latest developments in the field of Optical displays and related components.
• Selection and evaluation of new optical components for concept validation.
• Benchmarking, concept scoping and benefit analysis for new developments.

Development:

• To design and validation of Optical components, sub-systems and system integration using optical design and simulation tools (eg Zemax sequential and Non sequential modules) within given specifications for the Barco LVX Division product.
• Provide essential optical input to cross functional team during the product development cycle.
• Timely deliver assigned tasks against product development cycle milestones, meeting required quality standards (ISO etc).

Validation and Documentation:

• Responsible to define technical specifications, test and qualify the product against them and prepare the final documents related to those parts/assemblies/products as needed in the design documentation process. Preparation of test plans and evaluation reports for Supplier as well as end user.
• To root cause analysis, trouble shooting, industrialization data automation and analysis. 

Main tasks:

• To plan, design, develop, prototype, test and verify Optical subassemblies and products, for Barco LVX Division, following all relevant procedures using computer assisted Optical design and simulation software using Optics Studio (Zemax).
• To select optical components, sensors, light sources, image modulator etc for display solutions with proper Optical drawings, specifications, and evaluation reports.
• To develop color matching algorithm for control of color, brightness and contrast performance of optical display using solid state light sources (Laser, LED, Phosphor, lamp etc). Coordination with software team for implementation of algorithm with agile way of working.
• DMD image processing using TI applications (DLP composers etc) for color and brightness control.
• Generate and analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. Statistical data analysis and root cause analysis for understanding of optical performance and deviations.
• Automation software tool development using Matlab, Python, Visual Basis and C++ routines.
• Creation of test procedures & laser safety protocols training material for cross functional team.

Competence requirements must have:

• B.E. / B.Tech/ MSc./ M.E./ M.Tech / PhD in Applied Optics or Photonics or Laser engineering with 2 to 8 years of experience in independently design and development of Optical components / assemblies/ products using Optical Studio (Zemax) optical design tool.
• Very good understanding of image processing using DLP  Digital Micro Mirror Devices from TI, LCD and LED technology.

• Experience in designing, testing and verification of Optical Components and assemblies.
• Good knowledge of Color brightness matching calculation and algorithm using Matlab, VB etc.
• Very good understanding of Optical processes & strong knowledge of lenses, aberration control elements, filter coating and solid state light sources (Visual Lasers, LEDs and Phosphor).
• Experience in making prototypes and assemblies; as well as bench marking / tear down activities, Product value enhancement and Value addition.
• Experience in inspection and measurements of optical components, light sources.
• Good knowledge in computer operation, MS office tools.
• Good analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, very good knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Should easily integrate into a team (compatibility).
• Good understanding of should cost.

Years of experience:

2-10 years of post-qualification relevant experience

Industry reference:

R&D design and development experience in Electronics and Display manufacturing industry

Disclaimer:

Barco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulation