Optical Design Engineer

Actalent • Bellevue, WA • 10h ago

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned sensor design engineer to conceive, develop, proto@type, and deploy data-collection systems at scale. These systems will gather information about products, which will be utilized by machine learning and machine vision systems to guide robotic manipulation of objects, among other applications. The data collection systems will be installed into various facilities to capture the necessary data for process automation. The team collaborates with machine learning scientists, fulfillment associates, labeling teams, field engineering and maintenance personnel, and with diverse customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

Design camera and optical systems of various @types, understanding critical optical technologies such as lens specification, aberrations, calibration, color balance, aperture, exposure, gain, motion-induced blur, and lighting.

Explore other active and passive sensing modalities such as structured light, stereo, lidar, radar, x-ray, infrared, and RFID.

Engage with all @types of customers ranging from executives to developers and warehouse operations staff.

Work in a fast-paced environment where delivery time for new products and features is typically measured in months.

Collaborate with scientists and non-technical customers to help them achieve their goals.

Essential Skills

Data collection and optical design skills

Experience in machine vision and prototyping

BS degree in electrical engineering, optics, or vision systems

4 years of experience in hardware development, specifically in developing digital optical and machine vision systems for industrial applications

Strong interest in learning customer requirements in the data collection space

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to develop data collection software (sensor interface) for experimental and prototyping purposes

Ability to design, acquire, and proto@type sensing systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

MS or PhD in electrical engineering, optics, or vision systems

Experience with multi-sensor systems and non-optical sensing systems

Familiarity with computer vision and machine learning

Work Environment

The work environment involves operating within fulfillment technologies that power the physical engine at the heart of operations. It includes building and managing software, hardware, and processes that run the global network of fulfillment centers. This setting involves handling billions of units of inventory, employing tens of thousands of people, and ensuring prompt delivery to customers. The environment emphasizes automated solutions for tasks suited to technology while relying on human capabilities for tasks best handled by people.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.30 - $56.30/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bellevue,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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