Lead/Senior, Research Engineer, Eyepiece R&D

Job Description

Magic Leap, Inc. (ML) is looking for a senior/lead research engineer to join the Eyepiece R&D and manufacturing group. The candidate will work with research scientists and manufacturing engineers to produce innovative products with market leading quality and optical performance.  This role provides the opportunity to perform early-stage development of components for commercial AR/MR devices. Responsibilities include: 

Responsibilities:

• nkjetting performance optimization for novel nanoimprint resists, including waveform development and on-tool process optimization
• Work with colleagues and equipment vendors to develop fluid dispense systems for functional materials, including nanoimprint resist
• Develop new resist drop patterns and drop generation algorithms to optimize on-tool processes
• Build up model that identifies preferred ink rheological properties for optimum inkjet printing performance
• Study liquid flow characteristics around through nano-scale features
• Study root causes and recommend / implement solutions for inkjet instability such as drop deviation, nozzle misfiring, nozzle blocking, faceplate liquid/gel build up, drop volume fluctuation, etc.  
• Deliver a scalable, turnkey inkjet solution to equipment and process engineering teams
• Work closely with applications and software teams to transfer development work into manufacturable processes 
• Collaborate with fellow engineers in the use of inkjet-based nanoimprint lithography to fabricate optical prototypes

• Actively engage with optical design teams to come up new concepts and idea for eye piece KPI improvement
• Use photonic sense and prototyping expertise to trouble shoot optical performance issues, including eye piece display artifacts
• Demonstrate excellent judgment regarding critical observation, problem solving, and proactive decision making to meet aggressive schedule
• Write high quality and detailed research summaries and present to internal and external audience

Qualifications:

• Comfort and experience working in a clean room environment, including working around chemicals.
• Experience coding with Python, Matlab, or a similar language.
• Excellent communication skill is required.   

 Education:

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering or equivalent scientific discipline and a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.