Optical Metrology Engineering Manager

This role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, with additional locations available.

Compensation:

$173,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of optical metrology engineers responsible for waveguide display quality.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Incoming Quality Control (IQC) and Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) of AR waveguide displays across a global supply chain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Drive the development and qualification of custom metrology equipment for high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Oversee the validation and deployment of metrology solutions at factory locations.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a technical leadership or management role.
• 8+ years of experience in optical metrology, characterization, or testing of optical components or systems.
• Proven experience with quality control methodologies in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with waveguide optics and display technologies for AR/VR applications.
• Expertise in statistical data analysis and process control.