Engineering Jobs in Belchertown Massachusetts

Company

Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured. The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR/VR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process. By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.

Website: – Lead Optical Characterization Engineer

Reporting to the CTO, the Lead Optical Characterization Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to test and evaluate cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will lead experimental characterization of optical components, define and set up optical characterization systems, establish test and characterization procedures, develop efficient data acquisition and analysis methodologies, and grow and manage the optical characterization team. This role is ideal for someone with strong system-level thinking and hands-on optical experience, who is eager to lead complex interdisciplinary projects and mentor junior staff. You will serve as a bridge between software, hardware, and optical domains, ensuring our systems meet stringent performance and quality benchmarks. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics. Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR/VR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.

POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site

SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $145,000

LOCATION: Amherst, MA

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Senior (5+ years)

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Systems Engineering

• Lead cross-functional efforts in the development and integration of optical test systems.
• Define and enforce system-level requirements, test procedures, and verification protocols.
• Coordinate resources and timelines for optical characterization projects from concept to execution.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to a growing team of engineers and technicians.

Optical Characterization and Metrology

• Design optical systems for high volume screening and characterization of wafer level optics operating in mass production environments.
• Execute precise optical measurements and characterization utilizing systems involving lasers, fiber optics, cameras, and power meters.
• Establish designs and processes for alignment and integration of optical components into custom assemblies.
• Develop calibration and validation methods to ensure high measurement fidelity and reproducibility.

Software and Automation Integration

• Oversee or contribute to development of software tools for machine control, data acquisition, and image processing.
• Drive system automation strategies for scalable and repeatable test and metrology setups.

Quality Control and Troubleshooting

• Establish quality assurance workflows, analyze measurement data, and resolve systemic performance issues.
• Manage root cause analysis and continuous improvement for metrology tools and setups.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design and fabrication teams to influence product and measurement fixture development for testability.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, review reports, and communicate project updates across teams.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in optical engineering, systems engineering, or optical characterization roles.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience in a technical setting.

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency with optical instruments such as cameras, lasers, power meters, and fiber optics.
• Familiarity with machine control programming in Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar.
• Experience integrating hardware/software in optical test setups.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Master's or Ph.D. preferred.

Skills

• Deep understanding of optical principles (reflection, refraction, alignment, metrology).
• Strong systems thinking and analytical skills for debugging and optimization.
• Excellent communication skills for technical collaboration and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time control systems and/or machine vision.
• Familiarity with optical design tools (e.g., Zemax) and mechanical design tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Background in fast-paced R&D, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental plans
• Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
• Paid time off: Vacation and sick time

EEO Statement

Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume in .pdf format with a title of "[First name] [last name] Resume" to .

Company

Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured. The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process. By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.

Website: – Process Engineer

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Process Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to help develop and manufacture cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will support Myrias' nanoimprint ink development efforts, working with our process and characterization teams to optimize the formulations and process conditions to enable imprinted optical devices with high performance, high yield and new functionality. This position will also be responsible for transitioning the technology to our manufacturing team whose goal will be to bring a high volume, high yield nanoimprint process to market for our optical components and subsystems. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics. Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.

POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $90,000

LOCATION: Amherst, MA

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process and formulation development:

• Work closely with the Myrias process, characterization and manufacturing teams to develop and optimize ink formulations meeting product requirements and production standards
• Work with our manufacturing team to transitioning fabrication knowledge and processing techniques for all-inorganic nanoimprinting to high volume production, including formulations, stamp making and imprint processes
• Assist with fabrication of components and systems based on Myrias' proprietary materials and processes meeting quality and optical performance specifications
• Conduct comprehensive nanoimprint ink tests and optimization, including formulation, imprinting, and post processing (calcination, ashing, etching, atomic layer deposition and/or overcoating)
• Performing metrology for fabricated components by top-down and cross-sectional scanning electron microscopy, variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry, UV-Vis-NIR spectrometry and contact angle measurements
• Work with Myrias optical characterization team to feedback optical test results into process optimization efforts to enabling a closed loop process
• Familiarity with characterization and testing of optical devices, including the use of lenses, mirrors, light sources, fiber optics, cameras, lasers, and other optical devices is a strong plus
• Establish detailed and thorough documentation for all operating procedures and production processes
• Assist in expand Myrias' fabrication capabilities by identifying and implementing new process improvements
• Development and maintain comprehensive database of research data, sample/product travelers, characterization and yield data, and sample histories
• Provide technical guidance and feedback to management for more efficient workflow
• Create detailed internal reviews and customer product reports
• Assist in providing customer support for new designs and products
• Monitor and participate in safe clean room practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, material science, electrical engineering or equivalent technical discipline. A Master's degree is a plus, Ph.D. Preferred
• 5+ years of industrial experience working with optical materials
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering, processing and optical testing and metrology
• Expertise in imprint or nanofabrication processes
• Experience with atomic layer deposition systems, high temperature oven, etching tools, ashers and evaporation tools
• Expertise with standard characterization tools like scanning electron microscopy, variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry, UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy and laser table characterization
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets and validate system performance
• Experience with document control best practices
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills
• Experience with polymers, inorganic materials and chemicals with strong understanding of nanoparticle composites and binding chemistry
• The ability to problem-solve and trouble shoot complications safely
• Experience collaborating within and between personnel with multi-disciplinary backgrounds
• Familiar with the startup or early-stage business environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental plans
• Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
• Paid time off: Vacation and sick time

EEO Statement

Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume in .pdf format with a title of "[First name] [last name] Resume" to .