Optical Sensor Engineer

We have an opening for a passionate engineer that will help us develop new infrared optical sensors for gas detection. You would join our small team of creative engineers in the Sensor Technology group, working together with colleagues covering diverse disciplines including Systems Hardware, Optical Systems, MEMS Technology, Mechanical Design, Product Development, Detector Qualification and Certifications. Are you up for the challenge?

Typical Tasks:

• Research and development of optical sensors

• Help with scaling up sensor prototypes to manufacturing lines

• Analyze trade-offs among performance, manufacturability and schedule

• Build sensor calibration models

• Model, simulate and experimentally verify sources of optical measurement error

• Run experiments to analyze performance of sensors under different conditions

• Characterize and test MEMS components

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and solid teamwork skills

• Fast learner with strong fundamental skills

• Proactive self-starter with hands-on mentality

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills

• Knowledge of optical sensor functionality and implementation

• Experience with scripting languages, e.g., MATLAB/Python, or similar simulation and modeling tools
  

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Physics, Optics, Micro/Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  
  

  Desired Qualifications:

  • Fabrication and assembly of optical sensors

  • Designing, building and operation of optical test setups

  • Sensor testing and calibration

  • Data acquisition software like LabVIEW

  • Familiarity in optical modelling tools like Zemax

  • Familiarity with MEMS technology

  • Familiarity with C/C++/Objective-C

  • Familiarity with CAD design software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD

  • Familiarity with electronic circuit design

  We offer you:

  • Varying and challenging work tasks

  • Being part of product development from idea to market release

  • An informal working environment

  • Flexible working hours                

  • Competitive compensation terms based on experience/qualifications

     

  If you are interested to join our small, motivated team at GasSecure in developing cutting-edge low-power optical sensor technology – please contact us.

  
  

GasSecure is a Dräger owned R&D entity for wireless gas detection. We are a small multidisciplinary team developing world leading low-power infrared hydrocarbon detection technology with expertise in MEMS-based optical sensor technology and safe wireless communication.
GasSecure launched GS01, the world's first truly wireless optical gas detector for demanding industrial applications. Based on innovative MEMS technology the GS01 enables battery-powered gas detection with wireless communication. The GS01 creates value for the customer with better flexibility during installation, reliable infrared operation and no need for re-calibration during the product lifetime.
GasSecure innovates and is always open to new ideas and ingenious approaches.