Lead Optical Engineer
Core
Lead Optical Engineer defining optical specifications, selecting LED components, and designing light pipes for Logitech keyboards and mice.
Role type
Senior IC optical engineer (consumer electronics)
Builds
Keyboards and mice with optical lighting and sensing features
Domain
Consumer electronics / Optical engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Optical lighting system design, LED engineering, Color engineering, Reliability engineering, Optical measurement, Engineering methodologies (SPC, FMEA, DOE, GR&R, 8D)
Preferred skills
C/C++/C#/Matlab/Python, Sensing system development (optical navigation, image sensor, PPG, IMU), Interface protocols (USB/SPI/I2C/UART)
Technologies
LED components, Light pipes, 2D tracking sensors, LED Color calibration systems
Responsibilities
Define optical specifications and select LED components; Design and qualify optical/sensing solutions from concept to manufacturing; Lead optical EVT testing; Develop tools to measure/characterize optical systems; Collaborate with ODM/JDM partners and cross-functional teams (ME, EE, ESW); Ensure smooth mass production.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
