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Ansys

Senior Application Engineer

Company/ University: Ansys 2
Job Description: This position is to hire a Senior Application Engineer responsible for leveraging domain engineering knowledge in Optics and Photonics, and relationships to help customers solving complex engineering problems using Ansys Lumerical. This includes supporting regional accounts with significant impact on software revenue. Advanced engineering expertise and knowledge of Optics and Photonics Engineering is needed.
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Tokyo, Japan
MKS Instruments

Senior Laser Engineer

Company/ University: MKS Instruments
Job Description: This position is to hire a Senior Laser Engineer to join the product development engineering team at Spectra-Physics, which is the Lasers Business Unit of MKS Instruments. The Unit develops a wide range of nanosecond, picosecond, and femtosecond lasers that address the needs of Industrial, Scientific, and Life and Health Markets. This includes focusing on designing free-space and fiber-based laser systems.
Position Type: Full Time
Location: California, USA
Ansys

R&D Engineer

Company/ University: Ansys 2
Job Description: This position is to hire an R&D Engineer focused on Optics/Photonics Solutions. This includes the development of software products and supporting systems. As part of the Optics Solutions team, the R&D Engineer will collaborate with a group of expert professionals to understand customer requirements and accomplish development objectives to advance Ansys leadership in optics and photonics simulation.
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Vancouver, Canada

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