Optical Scientist/Engineer

Posted December 12, 2021
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Topcon Healthcare sees eye health differently. Our vision is to empower providers with smart and efficient technologies for enhanced patient care. Keeping pace with the ever-changing landscape of the healthcare industry, we offer the latest integrated solutions including advanced multimodal imaging, vendor-neutral data management and groundbreaking remote diagnostic technology. A globally-oriented business, Topcon is focused on developing solutions towards solving societal challenges in the mega-domains of healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. In healthcare, these challenges include increasing eye disease, rising medical costs, access to healthcare and physician shortages. By investing in value-driven innovations, Topcon works to enable people to enjoy good health and a high quality of life.

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The Optical Scientist/Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing new optical systems for next generation of ophthalmic medical devices. This person will carry out a variety of tasks including optical systems design, optical component selection, opto-mechanical analysis, and technical feasibility analysis. The person will also play a key role in analyzing system costs, building prototypes, and evaluating imaging performance to create novel ophthalmic medical devices.

Education & Experience
  • MS in Physics, Optics, Optical Engineering with four years of relevant industry experience; or PhD with 0-3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Highly skilled in using optical design tools such as ZEMAX, OSLO, or Code V.
  • Experience with Ophthalmic imaging systems and/or Optical Coherence Tomography is a plus.
  • Experience with medical device early stage product development, feasibility prototyping, and good documentation practices.


Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
  • Firm grasp of optics, imaging, and system design fundamentals.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems.
  • Must have good oral and written presentation/communication skills.
  • Individual must be able to work independently as well as in a team-oriented and goal-oriented manner.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively (written and verbal) across multiple locations and teams


Topcon is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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