A fast-growing high-tech laser company based in Rochester, NY welcomes a ML/AI or Laser/Optical Engineer/Technician to join our dynamic team. The company is a leader in advanced laser material processing technologies, which have been extensively featured by media coverages, including 4 New York Times articles and numerous documentaries. The company invites highly motivated and passionate individuals with strong technical know-how and hands-on experience to join our growing team.

Responsibilities:

For ML/AI engineering position:

- Perform ML/AI projects applied to laser machining and material processing

- Develop and implement data-driven algorithms for process optimiztion

- Analyze experimental data to support predictive modeling

For Laser/Optical engineering position

- Perform advanced material laser functionalization projects with the state-of-art laser machining.

- Develop and optimize optical setups, beam delivery systems, and laser-material interaction processes.

- Characterize optical components and ensure precision alignment and system performance

Share Responsibilities (both positions)

- Working on problem assessment and providing customized technical solutions

- Learn new skills to advance technological developments

- Work independently or with a project team collaboratively for problem-solving

- Prepare technical documents, proposals, and presentations.

- Assist technical evaluation, solution suggestions, and cost estimates

- Participating in customer meetings by working with the marketing team

- Prepare documentation of all types: schematic diagrams, maintenance logs, instruction manuals

- Perform other studies consistent with the scope of the position

Qualifications:

For the AI/ML engineer position, a degree ranging from BS to PhD in computer science, data science, electrical engineering, or a closed-related field

- Strong proficiency in Python (or similar languages) and experience with ML/AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

- Solid understanding of algorithms, statistical methods, and data structures.

- Experience with common models such as Genetic Algorithm (GA), Neural Network (NN), Regression model, Random forests, and Generative Adversarial Network (GAN).

- Knowledge of G-code programming or experience writing codes for industrial automation systems.

- Proven ability to translate raw process data into well-structured inputs for machine learning models.

- Fast learner, preferably with experience working with optics, lasers, or physical science datasets.

- Hand-on experiences in material processing/characterization are a strong plus

For the laser/optical engineer position, a degree ranging from BS to PhD in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics (with a strong optics focus), or a closely related field

- Knowledge of laser safety and standards.

- Fast learner, strong experience in laser processing techniques

- In-depth knowledge of laser physics, non-linear optics, and laser-material interactions.

- Extensive experience with high-power femtosecond laser systems is preferred.

- Proven ability to design and implement complex optical setups.

- Proficiency in modifying laser beam profiles using optical elements.

- Experience in developing and testing hydrophobic/oleophobic treatment is a strong plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

Work Location: In person