Looking for a Principal Engineer to join our team! Looking for an amazing opportunity with a Great Company, Culture and TEAM? Come join Team Lighthouse.

Must have an outstanding work ethic, be self-motivated and have a “can do, get it done” teamwork/positive attitude! Competitive wages and benefits! Great team! Great culture and benefits! Employer Matched 401 k! Sick and Vacation! Health benefits! (Vision, dental, medical, disability, life insurance, educational assistance, career pathways, tuition reimbursement, apprenticeships, wellness programs and much more)

About the Company Founded in 1982, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is the world’s leading supplier of real time contamination monitoring systems and airborne particle counters. Lighthouse offers the most complete line of contamination monitoring solutions available that include Airborne Particle Counters, Microbial Samplers, and Liquid Particle Counters, as well as Temperature / Humidity sensors. Recently added production of air purification products, manufacturing of personal protective equipment. These solutions are now found in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data storage, biotechnology, aerospace, and defense industry plants worldwide.

Job Summary:

The Principal Electro-Optical Engineer will be responsible for leading the development and innovation in sensor technology, particularly in the fields of optical system-based particle detection. The role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge sensor systems, conducting advanced research, and contributing to the strategic direction of sensor technologies within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations, all work must be done thinking “Safety First”.
• Develop novel sensor technologies for various applications.
• Conduct high-level research in optical measurement and spectroscopy.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical-based sensor technology into broader systems.
• Guide the strategic direction for sensor technology research and development within the organization.
• Present technical solution and technical data to company/project stakeholders
• Strong ability to transfer technical information to other engineers.
• Manage collaborations with academic and industrial partners.
• Conduct feasibility studies; Build test fixtures, conduct experiments, and retire technical risks.
• If ever working hybrid model (from home, or offsite location), must be able to travel to LWS office when requested if any company needs arise.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with and as a Team.
• Get along with others, not creating an offensive or hostile work environment.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds and 21+ pounds as a two-person lift.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Architect optical based sensors technologies to detect in both aerosols and liquid mediums.
• Hand-on skills in conducting lab experiments and building optical system prototypes.
• Strong knowledge in analytical spectroscopy (UV/Visible/NIR/IR absorption, fluorescence, Raman, Optical Scatter etc.).
• Ability to develop algorithms for photosensor-based instruments and experience in time-resolved spectroscopy.
• Strong ability to model electro-optical systems, preferably Zmax
• Ability to use high level data analytical tools e.g. MATLAB
• Ability to successfully read and interpret schematics, block diagrams, sketches, oral and written instructions, manufacturer's specifications/operation manuals, and analyze hardware configurations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient in Project Management Tools such as MS Project or similar
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, managers, and personnel from various departments within the organization.
• Moderate level of proficiency with personal computers.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities

Travel:

• Periodic travel based on project needs (up to 25%).

Education and Experience:

• B.S or M.S. in physics, optical science, engineering or a related discipline
• 10 years of related work experience in electro-optical instrumentation design and testing. Extensive experience in sensor technology.
• Proven track record of successful product development and innovation in relevant fields.

CANDIDATES SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SCREENING

EEO Statement: Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience with optical based sensors technologies to detect in both aerosols and liquid mediums?
• Do you have any experience with Zmax?
• How many years experience do you have developing novel sensor technologies for various applications?

Ability to Commute:

• Fremont, CA 94538 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fremont, CA 94538: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person