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Keith Levene
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The summaries are: 1) The document describes several engineering job postings including Sr. Engineer II, Principal Optical Engineer, Sr. Optical Engineer, Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, System Test Engineer, and Sr. Controls Engineer. 2) The jobs involve designing, developing, and testing medical devices, optical instruments, and wireless communication systems. 3) Key responsibilities include conceptualizing designs, performing analysis, prototyping, writing reports, developing manufacturing and testing procedures, and integrating subsystems.

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Sr. Engineer II Location: Texas Apply medical device design principles resulting in a product that meets intended customer- based performance requirements, complies with international guidelines, and is transferable to manufacturing with high yield and throughput potential. Responsibilities: Creating workable concepts and designs as solutions to current medical needs Leading and performing evaluation of concepts/designs with doctors and other stakeholders using design of experiments and finite-element analysis Generating 3D computer models and facilitating fabrication of prototypes Developing fabrication and testing procedures for new and more complex concepts Writing summary reports Education: University degree in Mechanical Engineering MS + 5y - PhD preferred Experience: Demonstrated excellence with Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer- Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and Mechanical Analysis (FEA) Experience working with and designing small, complex medical devices; especially with molded plastic components Experience working with micromachining equipment such as mills and ultra-precision lathes Experience with manufacturing and testing of optic components a plus Inventor/co-inventor of patented commercialized products
Principal Optical Engineer – Medical Devices Location – Massachusetts Lead the technical concept development, systems modeling and optical design. This role will encompass all phases of the evolution of optical instrumentation development for blood analysis products. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Medical optical instrument system design and development within a multidisciplinary team Design and development of optical systems from concept through to manufacture and system integration. Optical system requirements trade analysis Optical system architecture definition Optical design Generate design concepts and documentation Performance evaluation and testing Participate in the following activities: Subsystem and component specification definition Subsystem and component manufacture oversight Optical system alignment and testing Be the technical point of contact for relevant optical system(s). Mentor more junior colleagues in the area of optical systems design, devise and provide training material when necessary. Define and manage the programmatic and technical aspects of work packages relevant to area of expertise. Travel 20 - 25% Knowledge Requirements: Comprehensive knowledge of Optical Engineering, coupled with a working knowledge of the other engineering disciplines e.g. electronics, electro-optical device physics and opto-mechanics.
Extensive knowledge in materials and component selection. Requirements Engineering and Trade offs Electro-Opto-mechanical Design and Analysis Integration of Optical Systems Validation and Verification Engineering, including testing The ability to review and critique optical systems, balancing technical requirements with programmatic and budget constraints. Knowledge of Quality Management mechanisms, failure reviews and investigation analysis is preferred. Good team player; able to work in a close-knit teams with design, analysis, integration and test engineers is mandatory. Minimum Qualifications MS/PhD in Applied Optics or Physics with a concentration in optics is preferred. Basic Opto-Mechanical knowledge to aid in optical system development. Optical design experience with proficiency in ZEMAX, CODE V and or other equivalent design package. Sr. Optical Engineer Location: Bay Area The Optical Engineer will develop and prototype optical systems for the Commercial Communications product line. In this responsibility they also will aid in the integration of the optical design into the system and the qualification. Responsibilities will include design and development of optical systems and subsystems. The potential candidate is an individual who is dedicated, articulate, energetic, and results oriented team player with positive attitude and excellent people skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and prototype optical system for commercial communications utilizing various optical elements and sensors Develop and implement optical test systems for commercial communications
Write detailed optical specifications and coordinate with optics vendors Design test methodologies for system level validation and component test Data collection and analysis of test links and from field trials Understand and access technical trade-offs and recommend architecture/design direction to reduce cost and manufacturing complexity Aid as part of the NPI team in releasing the product to production May require technical team leadership of design engineering staff, in a matrix environment QUALIFICATION - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS - EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of experience as optical engineer working with optical or laser based technology and good understanding of an optical communication link Excellent analytical skills and familiar with data processing and analytical software (Matlab/Mathematical or similar) Working programming knowledge in VB/VBA and Matlab Hands on experience in aligning complex optical systems Strong communication skills and prior experience with delivering a product from concept through product development to manufacturing Experience with products that need a thorough understanding of multiple disciplines including electrical, mechanical, optical, and software engineering Prior experience with delivering a product from concept through product development to manufacturing The ideal candidate will possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, is customer-centric, collaborative, and decisive Staff Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Florida
The Staff Design Engineer, performs a variety of engineering assignments utilizing a wide range of engineering principles including micro-electronics, MEMS, nano-particles, and microfluidics. Works at an advanced technical expertise level involving planning development and design of equipment/processes. Reviews progress and evaluates results of multiple projects across various disciplines. Coordinates teams of engineers and/or technicians as necessary to achieve project completion. Facilitates and conducts engineering assignments involving projects of major magnitude and scope. Takes a leading position in activities involved with outside engineering vendors from beginning of design process through feasibility and start-up processes. Acts as advocate for continuous improvement of technology and processes. Plans, conducts and directs research, development or engineering assignments. Manages multiple projects across various disciplines. Project management at outside vendors (overseas travel necessary). Performs concept analysis and justification of capital and expense projects for future project development of a medium complexity. Prepares equipment, process, safety and materials specifications and conducts technical analysis of vendor proposals. Develops and implements equipment and/or process enhancements that will improve product quality and yield, process sustainability and efficiency, and safety. Education and Experience: An MS in Engineering/Material/Natural/Physical Science or equivalent along with 7 years of experience in design, project management and science PhD in Engineering/Material/Natural/PhysicalScience or equivalent with 5 years of experience in design, project management and science. A degree in Design Engineering is preferred. Thorough knowledge and complete understanding and application of principles, concepts and practices of Mechanical Design, preferably in the field of medical devices are required. Product development experience is required.
Expertise in SolidWorks or equivalent is required. Experience designing products with Ergonomics and Form Factors in mind are preferred. Experience designing hand held devices is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Travel of up to 10% Domestic and International is required. Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Location: Bay Area As part of the operations team this key role will be responsible for the optical-mechanical production processes for the optical terminal. This individual will act as the key technical resource for all optical and mechanical related tasks. As such they will act as the first line of defense for all technical issues that are encountered during the manufacturing of this product line. This position is for a key hands-on contributor to the team who will use knowledge of opto- mechanical manufacturing and assembly processes. They will work in concurrent engineering teams to aid in the design for manufacturability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Own and maintain manufacturing processes related to opto-mechanical process steps. These processes include assembly, optical alignment, optical component testing, and mounting of optics Develop jointly with engineering the process documentation for new product and manage those processes after production transfer Train manufacturing personnel, in particular technicians and operators, on the the product and its processes Develop manufacturing tooling and fixturing Own IQA and process inspection requirements and documentation; Review of manufacturing test data
Manage disposition of defective material and production failures: troubleshoot failures and develop rework and disposition procedures First article qualification of new and second source suppliers as they are being brought on Identify opportunities to improve yield and manufacturability of the product and own execution of those changes Own phase-in and phase-out of changes. The individual will act as the pull resource to bring product and processes from engineering into production Review test data for compliance; track process data to identify abnormalities and mine opportunities for improvements Track cost of quality Conduct periodic presentations/reviews with the management team on critical projects and process/performance metrics Act as the technical interface to subcontractors and suppliers as required QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS - EXPERIENCE: Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and assembly of precision optical hardware Background in alignment of complex optical systems Experience in the design.tolerancing, and detailing of tools and fixtures required for opto- mechanical assembling (kinematic mounts, assembly tools, test fixtures, etc.) Effective presentation and communication skills Experience with the concurrent engineering process as it applies to new product introduction Solid understanding of optical test and test equipment Familiar with mounting methodologies for optical components System Test Engineer Location: Bay Area
System Test Engineer with a strong technical background in system level test design, planning, and manufacturing integration of complex optical and RF/Microwave systems. Focused test experience for optical/RF and digital communication sub-systems. Seeking 5+ years of test engineering experience with hands-on manufacturing and test process development and experience with test protocols for high level system integration. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Pro-actively learns system as it is developed, utilizing medium to high volume operational test concepts, requirements and other documents. Work closely with the Design team to develop and establish manufacturing test strategies, and provide DFT feedback to Design team. Develop Test procedures, tools and test equipment to support manufacturing of products and/or system level integration. Create, update and maintain test project plans in support of development team activities Develop test cases and test plans to support the integration of multiple optical and RF sub- systems into a higher level assembly. Coordinate manufacturing test requirements with System Design Team HW/SW test procedures, set-up and execution with outsourced manufacturing locations Integration and test troubleshooting and problem resolution with System Design team Lead continuous improvement activities with respect to sub-assembly and system level testing QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS- EXPERIENCE: Requires a BSEE degree or higher, or degree in other Engineering discipline. Minimum of 5 years of experience in sub-assembly and system integration manufacturing test environment. Experience in writing test plans Excellent written and communication skills
Sr. Controls Engineer Location: Bay Area The Sr. Controls Engineer for Wireless Communications shall develop, implement, document, and verify the gimbal mechanisms used for beam steering for our laser free space communications product optical unit. The potential candidate is an individual who is dedicated, articulate, and energetic. We are looking for a results oriented team player with positive attitude and excellent people skills. The individual should have demonstrated a strong track record in controls engineering and have prior experience delivering products from concept to manufacturing. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design steering assemblies for our commercial communications product Develop control models for the control loop that controls the steering gimbals Identifying, allocating and managing requirements for steering mechanisms from the system level requirements Flow down of requirements for other components used in the steering control - in particular sensors, actuators, and pivots Verification and validation of the control system performance. This includes the overall validation plan for the system, the data collection, and analysis Accessing performance with respect to timing requirements, jitter, stability, and other flow down requirements Documentation of all work performed to protect intellectual properties and ensure proper quality of work Adhering to standard work and company processes and procedures Other responsibilities as required by company needs or management QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS - EXPERIENCE: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required, Ph.D is a plus 6+ years of experience in steering mechanism or gimbal design Strong DSP programming experience relating to control functionality is a plus
Prior experience with delivering a product from concept through product development to manufacturing Industrial experience with products that need a thorough understanding of multiple disciplines including electrical, mechanical, optical, and software engineering Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Regards, Keith Levene keith@photonicsgrp.com See other positions: http://www.linkedin.com/in/keithlevene

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  • 1. Sr. Engineer II Location: Texas Apply medical device design principles resulting in a product that meets intended customer- based performance requirements, complies with international guidelines, and is transferable to manufacturing with high yield and throughput potential. Responsibilities: Creating workable concepts and designs as solutions to current medical needs Leading and performing evaluation of concepts/designs with doctors and other stakeholders using design of experiments and finite-element analysis Generating 3D computer models and facilitating fabrication of prototypes Developing fabrication and testing procedures for new and more complex concepts Writing summary reports Education: University degree in Mechanical Engineering MS + 5y - PhD preferred Experience: Demonstrated excellence with Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer- Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and Mechanical Analysis (FEA) Experience working with and designing small, complex medical devices; especially with molded plastic components Experience working with micromachining equipment such as mills and ultra-precision lathes Experience with manufacturing and testing of optic components a plus Inventor/co-inventor of patented commercialized products
  • 2. Principal Optical Engineer – Medical Devices Location – Massachusetts Lead the technical concept development, systems modeling and optical design. This role will encompass all phases of the evolution of optical instrumentation development for blood analysis products. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Medical optical instrument system design and development within a multidisciplinary team Design and development of optical systems from concept through to manufacture and system integration. Optical system requirements trade analysis Optical system architecture definition Optical design Generate design concepts and documentation Performance evaluation and testing Participate in the following activities: Subsystem and component specification definition Subsystem and component manufacture oversight Optical system alignment and testing Be the technical point of contact for relevant optical system(s). Mentor more junior colleagues in the area of optical systems design, devise and provide training material when necessary. Define and manage the programmatic and technical aspects of work packages relevant to area of expertise. Travel 20 - 25% Knowledge Requirements: Comprehensive knowledge of Optical Engineering, coupled with a working knowledge of the other engineering disciplines e.g. electronics, electro-optical device physics and opto-mechanics.
  • 3. Extensive knowledge in materials and component selection. Requirements Engineering and Trade offs Electro-Opto-mechanical Design and Analysis Integration of Optical Systems Validation and Verification Engineering, including testing The ability to review and critique optical systems, balancing technical requirements with programmatic and budget constraints. Knowledge of Quality Management mechanisms, failure reviews and investigation analysis is preferred. Good team player; able to work in a close-knit teams with design, analysis, integration and test engineers is mandatory. Minimum Qualifications MS/PhD in Applied Optics or Physics with a concentration in optics is preferred. Basic Opto-Mechanical knowledge to aid in optical system development. Optical design experience with proficiency in ZEMAX, CODE V and or other equivalent design package. Sr. Optical Engineer Location: Bay Area The Optical Engineer will develop and prototype optical systems for the Commercial Communications product line. In this responsibility they also will aid in the integration of the optical design into the system and the qualification. Responsibilities will include design and development of optical systems and subsystems. The potential candidate is an individual who is dedicated, articulate, energetic, and results oriented team player with positive attitude and excellent people skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and prototype optical system for commercial communications utilizing various optical elements and sensors Develop and implement optical test systems for commercial communications
  • 4. Write detailed optical specifications and coordinate with optics vendors Design test methodologies for system level validation and component test Data collection and analysis of test links and from field trials Understand and access technical trade-offs and recommend architecture/design direction to reduce cost and manufacturing complexity Aid as part of the NPI team in releasing the product to production May require technical team leadership of design engineering staff, in a matrix environment QUALIFICATION - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS - EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of experience as optical engineer working with optical or laser based technology and good understanding of an optical communication link Excellent analytical skills and familiar with data processing and analytical software (Matlab/Mathematical or similar) Working programming knowledge in VB/VBA and Matlab Hands on experience in aligning complex optical systems Strong communication skills and prior experience with delivering a product from concept through product development to manufacturing Experience with products that need a thorough understanding of multiple disciplines including electrical, mechanical, optical, and software engineering Prior experience with delivering a product from concept through product development to manufacturing The ideal candidate will possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, is customer-centric, collaborative, and decisive Staff Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Florida
  • 5. The Staff Design Engineer, performs a variety of engineering assignments utilizing a wide range of engineering principles including micro-electronics, MEMS, nano-particles, and microfluidics. Works at an advanced technical expertise level involving planning development and design of equipment/processes. Reviews progress and evaluates results of multiple projects across various disciplines. Coordinates teams of engineers and/or technicians as necessary to achieve project completion. Facilitates and conducts engineering assignments involving projects of major magnitude and scope. Takes a leading position in activities involved with outside engineering vendors from beginning of design process through feasibility and start-up processes. Acts as advocate for continuous improvement of technology and processes. Plans, conducts and directs research, development or engineering assignments. Manages multiple projects across various disciplines. Project management at outside vendors (overseas travel necessary). Performs concept analysis and justification of capital and expense projects for future project development of a medium complexity. Prepares equipment, process, safety and materials specifications and conducts technical analysis of vendor proposals. Develops and implements equipment and/or process enhancements that will improve product quality and yield, process sustainability and efficiency, and safety. Education and Experience: An MS in Engineering/Material/Natural/Physical Science or equivalent along with 7 years of experience in design, project management and science PhD in Engineering/Material/Natural/PhysicalScience or equivalent with 5 years of experience in design, project management and science. A degree in Design Engineering is preferred. Thorough knowledge and complete understanding and application of principles, concepts and practices of Mechanical Design, preferably in the field of medical devices are required. Product development experience is required.
  • 6. Expertise in SolidWorks or equivalent is required. Experience designing products with Ergonomics and Form Factors in mind are preferred. Experience designing hand held devices is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Travel of up to 10% Domestic and International is required. Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Location: Bay Area As part of the operations team this key role will be responsible for the optical-mechanical production processes for the optical terminal. This individual will act as the key technical resource for all optical and mechanical related tasks. As such they will act as the first line of defense for all technical issues that are encountered during the manufacturing of this product line. This position is for a key hands-on contributor to the team who will use knowledge of opto- mechanical manufacturing and assembly processes. They will work in concurrent engineering teams to aid in the design for manufacturability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Own and maintain manufacturing processes related to opto-mechanical process steps. These processes include assembly, optical alignment, optical component testing, and mounting of optics Develop jointly with engineering the process documentation for new product and manage those processes after production transfer Train manufacturing personnel, in particular technicians and operators, on the the product and its processes Develop manufacturing tooling and fixturing Own IQA and process inspection requirements and documentation; Review of manufacturing test data
  • 7. Manage disposition of defective material and production failures: troubleshoot failures and develop rework and disposition procedures First article qualification of new and second source suppliers as they are being brought on Identify opportunities to improve yield and manufacturability of the product and own execution of those changes Own phase-in and phase-out of changes. The individual will act as the pull resource to bring product and processes from engineering into production Review test data for compliance; track process data to identify abnormalities and mine opportunities for improvements Track cost of quality Conduct periodic presentations/reviews with the management team on critical projects and process/performance metrics Act as the technical interface to subcontractors and suppliers as required QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS - EXPERIENCE: Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and assembly of precision optical hardware Background in alignment of complex optical systems Experience in the design.tolerancing, and detailing of tools and fixtures required for opto- mechanical assembling (kinematic mounts, assembly tools, test fixtures, etc.) Effective presentation and communication skills Experience with the concurrent engineering process as it applies to new product introduction Solid understanding of optical test and test equipment Familiar with mounting methodologies for optical components System Test Engineer Location: Bay Area
  • 8. System Test Engineer with a strong technical background in system level test design, planning, and manufacturing integration of complex optical and RF/Microwave systems. Focused test experience for optical/RF and digital communication sub-systems. Seeking 5+ years of test engineering experience with hands-on manufacturing and test process development and experience with test protocols for high level system integration. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Pro-actively learns system as it is developed, utilizing medium to high volume operational test concepts, requirements and other documents. Work closely with the Design team to develop and establish manufacturing test strategies, and provide DFT feedback to Design team. Develop Test procedures, tools and test equipment to support manufacturing of products and/or system level integration. Create, update and maintain test project plans in support of development team activities Develop test cases and test plans to support the integration of multiple optical and RF sub- systems into a higher level assembly. Coordinate manufacturing test requirements with System Design Team HW/SW test procedures, set-up and execution with outsourced manufacturing locations Integration and test troubleshooting and problem resolution with System Design team Lead continuous improvement activities with respect to sub-assembly and system level testing QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS- EXPERIENCE: Requires a BSEE degree or higher, or degree in other Engineering discipline. Minimum of 5 years of experience in sub-assembly and system integration manufacturing test environment. Experience in writing test plans Excellent written and communication skills
  • 9. Sr. Controls Engineer Location: Bay Area The Sr. Controls Engineer for Wireless Communications shall develop, implement, document, and verify the gimbal mechanisms used for beam steering for our laser free space communications product optical unit. The potential candidate is an individual who is dedicated, articulate, and energetic. We are looking for a results oriented team player with positive attitude and excellent people skills. The individual should have demonstrated a strong track record in controls engineering and have prior experience delivering products from concept to manufacturing. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design steering assemblies for our commercial communications product Develop control models for the control loop that controls the steering gimbals Identifying, allocating and managing requirements for steering mechanisms from the system level requirements Flow down of requirements for other components used in the steering control - in particular sensors, actuators, and pivots Verification and validation of the control system performance. This includes the overall validation plan for the system, the data collection, and analysis Accessing performance with respect to timing requirements, jitter, stability, and other flow down requirements Documentation of all work performed to protect intellectual properties and ensure proper quality of work Adhering to standard work and company processes and procedures Other responsibilities as required by company needs or management QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS - EXPERIENCE: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required, Ph.D is a plus 6+ years of experience in steering mechanism or gimbal design Strong DSP programming experience relating to control functionality is a plus
  • 10. Prior experience with delivering a product from concept through product development to manufacturing Industrial experience with products that need a thorough understanding of multiple disciplines including electrical, mechanical, optical, and software engineering Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Regards, Keith Levene keith@photonicsgrp.com See other positions: http://www.linkedin.com/in/keithlevene