CURRENT OPENINGS

Title: Senior Applications Lab Engineer

Classification: Full-Time Position

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Corporate Environment: DPSS Lasers Inc. offers a unique team-oriented environment in which the cutting edge of laser physics is put to the test and made a reality. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and a chance to grow professionally with a small, fast-paced Solid State Laser company in the Silicon Valley. We are a privately held company and view all our employees as partners. For more information, visit www.dpss-lasers.com .

 

Description:

Based out of our Santa Clara office, you will be responsible for supporting sales requests by carrying out application trials on samples from our US and international customers. Under the responsibility of the Applications Lab Manager, you will work with a variety of lasers in a laboratory environment in order to develop and validate diverse laser marking, cleaning and welding applications.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop new laser-based applications and solutions according to customer specifications and in close collaboration with the sales department

  • Perform application tests according to current standards and procedures

  • Deliver detailed test plans and study reports

  • Coordinate R&D tests and develop laser processes in collaboration with various departments

  • Provide follow-up support in disseminating technical information on specific applications

  • Improve procedures and working methods

  • Work safely in accordance with current OHSA regulations

  • Set up and conduct demos at clients' locations or virtually from California.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or technical degree in engineering physics or equivalent discipline

  • 10 years of relevant experience working with lasers, optics or material processing (e.g., welding)

  • Competent in working with image and CAD files in programs like SolidWorks and MS Office

  • Working knowledge of tooling, fixturing and precision mechanical alignment is desirable

  • Previous experience interacting directly with customers in the sales/pre-sale stage desirable

  • Be autonomous, responsible and resourceful

  • Be strongly solution- and results-oriented

  • Be available for occasional trips abroad

  • Have a valid driver's license and passport

Title: APPLICATION ENGINEER

Classification: Full-Time Position

Reports to: Director of Engineering

 

Corporate Environment: DPSS Lasers Inc. offers a unique team-oriented environment in which the cutting edge of laser physics is put to the test and made a reality. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and a chance to grow professionally with a small, fast-paced Solid State Laser company in the Silicon Valley. We are a privately held company and view all our employees as partners. For more information, visit www.dpss-lasers.com .

 

Description:

Our Application Engineer must have the ability to process a variety of materials with our UV DPSS Laser Marking System to customer specifications. You must be able to review and analyze previous performance results, then develop and execute a new series of experiments.  Accurate documentation and presentation of test results is a must.  Ability to communicate and provide guidance to other members, including sales team and engineering team is essential.  You must be able to provide technical knowledge to customers and potential customers.

 

Responsibilities:

  • ·Sample prep and data collection on a variety of materials, including but not limited to: ceramics, metals, glass, plastics and various composite materials

  • Research, collect and present information on process feasibility of sample materials per customer specifications

  • Design and perform complex and non-routine optical, electro-mechanical and process engineering tests to optimize laser system performance on sample materials to meet customer specifications

  • Apply accepted engineering principles and practices to achieve desired results in process development yield and quality of the test application to sample materials

  • Serve as a technical resource to Sales and Engineering personnel

Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years experience in a laboratory environment (University experience applies)

  • Strong technical and analytical skills—ability to design and perform single-variable tests

  • Excellent documentation and communication skills—written and verbal

  • Experience with laboratory measurements of thermal, optical, electrical and mechanical materials

  • Basic trouble shooting of electrical, optical and mechanical systems is desirable

  • Solid knowledge of computer hardware and software; programming experience a plus

  • Self-motivated and accurate, with attention to detail in data collection

  • Four-year technical degree in Material Science, Physics, Engineering or similar

  • Strong customer-facing skills

  • Ability to travel

Title: AUTOMATION ENGINEER 1 & 2

Classification: Full-Time Position

Skills: CAD, Controls Implementation, System Integration

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Corporate Environment: DPSS Lasers Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solid-state laser systems.  Based in the Silicon Valley, DPSS offers an exciting fast-paced environment with opportunity for substantial growth.  DPSS provides economical, creative solutions to industry needs ranging from semiconductor processing to medical bio-fluorescence.  By leveraging its innovative designs and corporate agility, DPSS strives to meet the needs of targeted emerging technologies with a focus on complete customer satisfaction and aggressive revenue growth.  For more information, visit:  www.dpss-lasers.com


Description:

Our Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, integration and assembly of custom automation projects. You must be able to meet with the customer to determine their needs. You must be able to originate and refine machine concepts to provide the best solution per customer specification. You should have the ability to integrate with pre-existing hardware and software.  Managing the purchasing, assembly, controls integration, acceptance testing, and installation of equipment is essential. Candidate should have a working knowledge of SolidWorks/AutoCAD and automation software programming for PLCs.  This includes PLC Ladder logic, device configuration, communications configuration and integration of dissimilar devices. 

Responsibilities:

  • Research components and devices for integration into equipment per the design specification

  • Design mechanical components as needed for fabrication

  • Source vendors/contractors for purchased and custom components

  • Manage out-sourced activities for completion and on-time delivery

  • Create new software and integrate existing software for system control

  • Perform FAT with final automated systems for customer approval

  • Create documentation for applications, including operations manuals user guides, etc.

  • Ability to travel

Qualifications:

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering with emphasis on Mechatronics

  • 5+ years of experience in automation development, design and implementation

  • Design experience with SolidWorks

  • Strong technical knowledge of programming languages and hardware interfaces

  • Experience with PLC programming (Ladder Logic) and hardware (Allen-Bradley)

  • Experience with electro-mechanical design

  • Programming experience in C#, C++, or Visual Basic a plus

  • Exceptional organizational skills

 

MAIL:                DPSS Lasers Inc.

                          2525 Walsh Ave.

                          Santa Clara, CA  95051

EMAIL:             JOBS@DPSS-Lasers.com