Optical Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

About DexcomFounded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company's inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.Meet the team:The material science engineering team is responsible for the material science solutions to the technology development and product life cycles of sensor and auxiliaries. As a key member of the material science group within Dexcom's research and development organization, the Sr Material Science Engineer is expected to work multidisciplinary with other engineering functions (hardware, firmware, process) to drive the creation and maintenance of design and material requirements for wearables and applicator, and is responsible for identifying, down selecting, and implement material solutions to meet the product requirements and material specifications. In this capacity, the Sr MSE will have a clear understanding of the technical and business requirements associated with medical device material component and reduce to specific material properties, interface with external partners, and collaborate with internal stake holders to drive the project to completion. Where you come in: You will serve as a material engineering subject matter of expert and partner with design and process engineering functions to create material experience vision and requirements for the wearables and applicator.You will identify, plan, evaluate standard and customized materials solutions for best-in-class product experience, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.You will manage vender relationship and direct material selection and customization activities to meet the unique product design and manufacturing requirements.You will develop and implement new and improved material and reliability testing and characterization methodologies that advance material screening and rapid prototyping to ensure material fit for product form-fit-function and commercial success. You will design and develop thoughtful DOE and testing protocols conducive to generation of rapid insights on structure-function behavior and design optimization.Document experimental details and analysis, author technical reports, present results to a wide audience of stakeholders, including progress reports, design reviews and phase exits.Design and develop material-related validation protocols and associated test methods to define material specifications and shelf-life, lead the validation execution and author final reports.Contribute to new IP generation efforts and assist with evaluation of technical, clinical, and commercial risks.Understand and adhere to all relevant laboratory safety protocols, chemical hygiene, and dispose chemical waste according to company and local EHS regulations.Other duties as assigned.What makes you successful:Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, CASE (Coating, Adhesive, Sealant, Elastomer) as applied in microelectronic, electro-optical or sensor product design and development, preferably in Class III medical applications.Familiar with electronic interconnection, packaging and protection materials and chemistry, including adhesive, conformal coating, encapsulation, underfill, glob top coating, thermoplastic, thermoset, and their related manufacturing equipment and converting technologies.Working knowledge and practical experience with thermal/mechanical/electrical/chemical/rheological and environmental reliability test, instrumentation, and applicable standardsBroad visibility with CASE material spectrum and suppliers, and experience working with material vendors. Experience with experimental design& planning, assay development, statistics, DOE techniques, data analysis methods and software (JMP, Python, or Matlab preferred).Highly organized and detailed oriented.Excellent communication (written and verbal), collaboration, and interpersonal skills.Excellent work ethic, ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty, and willingness to learn.Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.Nice to have experience in medical device or other regulated industry.Nice to have experience with formulation process development and validation.What you'll get: A front row seat to life changing continuous biosensing technologies. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.A full and comprehensive benefits program.Growth opportunities on a global scale.Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. Travel Required:0-5%Experience and Education Requirements:Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Masters degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. View the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision at this link. Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=trueTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. Only authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes on specific requisitions. Dexcom does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to the Talent Acquisition team, Dexcom employees or any other company location. Dexcom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.Salary:$91,400.00 - $152,300.00

DESCRIPTIONAs a Mechanical Engineer, you will work with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design, build, and implement mechanical and manufacturing systems for highly sophisticated optical components and device fabrication and assembly. Key job responsibilities• Perform mechanical design and development for complex mechanical and opto-mechanical systems • Design and validate systems and subsystems to meet program objectives • Participate in the cross-discipline design process working with other HW and SW team members to develop optimized integrated solutions • Conduct failure analysis and solution validation for product development and fleet systems • Support positive team interactions to accomplish program objectives • Enable and support project teams to achieve timely delivery of products • Manage interaction with vendors both domestic and overseas • Apply technical expertise to problem solving throughout product life-cycle We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:San Diego, CA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience- 1+ years of experience in Mechanical Systems Design and Development- Experience in design opto-mechanical systems, familiar with optics mounting and optical alignment- Experience with at least one standard commercial CAD software package including experience with GD&T and detail drawing documentation- Hands-on experience prototyping hardware- Excellent verbal and written communication skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in performing FEA analysis including thermal analysis- Experience with automation and robotics- Experience with machining and working with machine shops- Experience working with CM/OEM/ODM vendors- Demonstrated ability to run tests, including instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and correlation with analytical results- Experience gathering technical requirements and developing technical specifications- Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment- Self-motivated and self-directed individual, with little supervision necessaryAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Required Skills and Experience *- Bachelor's in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, optical, industrial), Supply Chain Management Business Science or equivalent experience.- Green or Black Belt / Lean Six Sigma experience including tooling (e.g. SPC, FMEA, 8D).- Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain management in a complex technical environment.- Experience in managing supplier on quality performance, preferably in complex high-tech / low volume industry.- Experience in quality improvement & operational excellence in manufacturing environment.- Experience in participating and/or leading improvement projects across the supply chain and/or the S&SC organization.- Experience in auditing (ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent), quality tools.- Experience in complex work environment with multiple stakeholders.- Experience in building and maintaining strategic relations with suppliers.- Deep understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems and Tools.Nice to Have Skills and ExperienceJob Description *- Quality Assurance: Improve supplier quality performance by driving execution of existing quality agreements and improvement actions by your suppliers, as well as triggering internal actions for changes in product or process design to eliminate Material Notification (MN's) and DeviationNotifications (DN's).- Participate in supplier audits to identify gaps in supplier quality management system against ASML Supplier Profile requirements. You manage the supplier to define and execute Improvement Plans to structurally resolve open items and de-risk the supplier.- Coaching the supplier to use ASML designed systems (e.g. portals).- Coaching the supplier in processes, procedures, quality tools, and techniques to increase supplier maturity level.- Validation and acceptance of product readiness (quality) to be released towards volume operations.- Ensure execution of supplier related issue resolution: MN's, DN's, AIR (ASML Issue Resolution).- Ensure that the definition and execution of Supplier Quality Roadmap is in line with ASML quality performance ambitions.- Leading quality escalations and organizing cross sector teams, including supplier, for solving disturbances in the factory and field, due to material quality.- Represent S&SC in the handover process / transition of new products to volume phase.

Samtec, Inc.Ultra Communications Inc. - A Samtec Company is seeking an Electrical Engineering COOP in our Vista, CA location. Please only apply if you are a student, currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelors degree in engineering with an electrical, mechanical or software emphasis or related field with optics emphasis at a local university within the San Diego County area.Pay is $24-27.00 per hour, depending on education and experience level. Co-ops are eligible to participate in student program tuition assistance and may also opt to participate in Samtec's 401k plan.Samtec/UCI Optics Engineering Group is responsible for the design and development of high-speed fiber-optic transceivers. The Electrical Engineer/Signal Integrity COOP role will focus on the integrity of the high-speed electrical and optical signal paths, module- and board-level power integrity, ASIC and OE device selection, product PCB and substrate design, host PCB design, product bring-up, optoelectronic tuning, and engineering validation testing.Ideal candidates are self-starters who demonstrate exemplary written and verbal communication skills. They excel in a dynamic environment and can problem solve, efficiently, creatively, and with fine attention to detail.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Current student pursuing a bachelors degree in engineering or related field in the San Diego area. Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during regular business hours while maintaining a full-time course load. You must be available to commit to a minimum of 3 semesters. Co-ops are required to maintain a C grade or above in all courses to maintain status in the program.Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. COOP associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.Description: The Optics team is responsible for the design and development of high-speed fiber-optic transceivers. This COOP role directly supports this role.Work schedule:Full time co-op: 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday Friday during school breaksPart time co-op: Flexible but preferably within 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday FridayObjectivesDevelop problem solving skills--defining the problem, solving the problem, and communicating the problem and solutions.Develop an understanding of optoelectronic hardware requirements, development, testing, and validation.Modify/enhance existing hardware.Develop hardware for new and existing products.Equipment & Systems used:• Multimeter, power supply, oscilloscope, bit-error rate tester, optical power meter, VNA, spectrum analyzer• PCB and substate design software (Allegro, Expert)• Simulation software (HFSS, SIwave, SPICE)• Analytical software (JMP, MATLAB)• Software development (C, C#, Python)• Microsoft Products (Outlook, Office, SharePoint, Teams)Skills Learned:Using the above systemsFiber optic data transmissionSpecification and characterization of fiber-optic transceiversOptical / electrical / mechanical / thermal interactionsHardware-firmware interactionsSignal integrity analysisPower integrity analysisReading IC datasheetsBoard-level circuit design, fabrication, and testPreferred skills:Hands-on lab experience, especially hardware and opticsExperience with breadboarding circuits and using basic electronic test equipmentKnowledge of analog and digital circuit design principlesKnowledge of electronic and optoelectronic device principlesKnowledge of optical and fiber-optic system principlesExperience with embedded hardware (e.g., MCUs, I2C devices, serial communication)Experience with software developmentStrong background in physics, mathematics, and electrical engineering subject matterDetail oriented, self-starter with effective written and verbal communication skillsSAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.PI239846572

Samtec, Inc.Ultra Communications Inc. - A Samtec Company is seeking a Firmware Engineering COOP in our Vista, CA location. Please only apply if you are a student currently enrolled pursuing a bachelors degree in engineering with firmware or software emphasis or a related field at a local University within San Diego County.Pay is $24-27.00 per hour, depending on education and experience level. Co-ops are eligible to participate in student program tuition assistance and may also opt to participate in Samtec's 401k plan. UCI Software/Firmware Engineering Group is responsiblefor the design and development of microcontroller firmware used in fiber-optic transceivers.Co-ops have the opportunity to develop skills in providing support for test/software related products and hardware, test related documentation, and support related to failure analysis including responsibility of data analysis and generating reports.Ideal candidates are self-starters who demonstrate exemplary written and verbal communication skills. They excel in a dynamic environment and can problem solve, efficiently, creatively, and with fine attention to detail. Below is a list of preferred qualifications and skills:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Student pursuing a bachelors degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field of study. Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during regular business hours while maintaining a full-time course load. You must be available to commit to a minimum of 3 semesters. Co-ops are required to maintain a C grade or above in all courses to maintain status in the program.Applicants must be eligible to for any employer work in the U.S. without sponsorship.The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.Objectives:Defining the problem, solving the problem, and communicating the problemDevelop problem solving skillsDevelop an understanding of firmware requirements, development, testing, and validationModify/enhance existing firmwareDevelop firmware for new and existing productsWork schedule:Full time co-op: 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday Friday during school breaksPart time co-op: Flexible but preferably in the 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday Friday time frame while school is in session.Equipment & Systems used:NuEclipse Simplicity Studio Atmel StudioVisual StudioSubversion/TortoiseSVNMultimeter, oscilloscope, power supply, bit-error rate tester, optical power meterSkills learned:Using the above development environmentsFirmware development for microcontrollersFirmware test and validationReading IC datasheets (ex. microcontrollers, transceiver ASICs)Fiber optic data transmissionPreferred skills:Experience writing firmware in C for microcontrollersExperience writing sketches for ArduinoExperience breadboarding circuitsExperience with embedded hardware (ex. flash memory, I2C devices, serial communication)Experience with basic electronic test equipment (ex. multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply)Familiarity with microcontroller architecture (ex. ARM, 8051, AVR)Familiarity with embedded compilers (ex. Keil, GCC)Familiarity with C#, Python, MatlabFamiliarity with advanced test equipment (ex. bit-error rate tester, optical power meter)SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.PI239846592

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Position Title: Bioinformatics Signal Processing Engineer/Scientist Position Summary: Illumina's Primary Analysis team specializes in designing algorithms and developing software to detect genomic data from signals contained within images. Algorithmic challenges in this area include compensating for signal impairments introduced by optical, chemical, and mechanical systems. Implementation challenges include managing parallel tasks, optimizing memory accesses, and improving the speed and accuracy of genomic base calling. We develop methods to address these challenges by focusing on high reliability, speed, and completeness of results. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team in developing analysis solutions for use by researchers and clinicians worldwide. Responsibilities: Design, prototype, and implement signal processing and bioinformatics algorithms Analyze data and optimize software at the algorithm, design, and/or source code level Collaborate with external teams to ensure a smooth, end-to-end workflow with external organizations Provide technical leadership and represent the team at project and executive levels Requirements: Experience with signal processing and the application of statistical approaches Strong problem-solving skills Experience with C++ is preferred, but other languages will also be considered (Minimum: intermediate level with understanding of object-oriented design) Software development skills Personal initiative and ability to work effectively as part of a team Superior written and verbal communication skills Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly Relevant Experience: Experience with communications theory and information theory Wireless modems, digital communications, and/or RF baseband signal processing experience Experience with linear equalizer design and implementation Experience using Matlab or Matlab-like simulators for algorithm development and system simulation Understanding of real-time systems Experience with high-performance computing and big data Experience with multi-threading and memory management techniques Proficient with tools for software performance analysis and optimization Familiarity with Agile software development processes (e.g. Scrum) Experience with using version control systems such as Git Education: Master's degree or PhD in bioinformatics, biology, engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent, preferred. Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3+ years of experience; or equivalent experience*We hiring for a Staff Software Bioinformatics Scientist/Engineer or Bioinformatics Signal Processing Engineer/Scientist this is one of two job postings we will utilize to fill one role.#LI-ONSITE The estimated base salary range for the Staff Bioinformatics Signal Processing Engineer/Scientist role based in the United States of America is: $152,600 - $228,800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf