Optical Test Engineer

Role: Optical Test Engineer – AR/VR/MR Systems

📍 Location: Weifang, Shandong Province, China
🕒 Work Mode: On-site
👥 Open Positions: 2
💰 Compensation: Up to RMB 35,000/month + additional benefits as per company policy

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Optical Test Engineer to support the development and characterization of advanced optical components used in next-generation AR/VR/MR systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in optical metrology, LED/display technologies, interferometry, and optical performance evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Characterize surface roughness and geometry profiles of optical components such as lenses and films

• Evaluate color profiles and spectral responses of displays, lenses, and optical assemblies

• Measure thickness, flatness, and parallelism of precision optical parts

• Analyze optical performance parameters including MTF, PSF, and ESF

• Perform polarization, spectral response, stress, and birefringence analysis

• Align optical components and systems for accurate testing and validation

• Design and develop testing setups, fixtures, and experimental jigs

• Utilize interferometers for film characterization, lens geometry validation, and surface thickness measurements

• Characterize display color spectrum, brightness, and pixel intensity performance

• Prepare and present test reports and technical findings to manufacturing and engineering teams

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve optical system performance and manufacturing quality

Research & Development Focus Areas

• Projection technologies for AR/VR/MR applications

• Light modulation using standard, Fresnel, and thin-film optics

• Polarization control technologies including beam splitters, mirrors, and birefringence applications

• Optical simulation and system modeling

• Thin-film optical filtering technologies including diffusers, polarizers, selective mirrors, and color filters

• Development of waveguide and prism-based optical systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Electronics, or related field

• Strong knowledge of optical metrology equipment and testing methodologies

• Experience with interferometers, spectrometers, polarization analysis, and display characterization tools

• Understanding of LED physics, display systems, and optical instrumentation

• Familiarity with AR/VR/MR optical architectures is highly preferred

• Experience in optical simulation/modeling tools is an advantage

• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced R&D and manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience with waveguides, prism optics, Fresnel optics, or thin-film technologies

• Hands-on experience in optical system alignment and calibration

• Prior exposure to consumer electronics, wearable devices, or display technologies preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Up to RMB 35,000/month (based on experience and expertise)

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AR/VR/MR technologies

• International and collaborative engineering environment

• Long-term career growth opportunities in advanced optics R&D