Staff Optical Engineer
Core
Model, test, and demonstrate new display concepts for the daVinci Surgical System to ensure visual clarity and optical comfort for surgeons.
Role type
Staff Optical Engineer (Display Systems)
Builds
Optical display components and sub-assemblies for robotic surgical systems
Domain
Medical Robotics / Surgical Imaging / Optical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optical CAD (Zemax, Code V), opto-mechanical tolerance analysis, molded plastic optics design, light pipe design, LED/laser diode optics, lens fabrication knowledge, optical testing methods, data acquisition for 3D displays, human visual perception evaluation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of augmented reality, non-sequential ray trace tools
Technologies
Zemax, Code V, LEDs, laser diodes, 3D display systems
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on modeling and experimental validation of display metrics (brightness, contrast, sharpness, resolution, white point, color gamut), provide technical assistance to outside development partners, maintain awareness of developing optical imaging techniques
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic supply chain development