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IMRA America, Inc. is a world leading company for research, development, manufacturing, and application of ultrafast fiber lasers.  IMRA was established in Ann Arbor, MI in 1990 and is a globally active company today.  Product conception through development, state-of-the-art manufacturing, along with marketing and sales is executed at our Ann Arbor headquarters.  We also continue our pursuit for innovation through our research laboratories in Ann Arbor and Boulder, Colorado.

IMRA is a global enterprise with sister research institutes in France and Japan jointly dedicated to our mission of achieving “World Harmony through the Development and Sharing of Science and Technology”.

IMRA believes that investing in our employees is an investment towards our future.  With that in mind, we offer a better-than industry, comprehensive benefits package that includes a company-matched 401(k) plan, and FSA and HSA contributions towards your overall health coverage.  We also provide patent development incentives and annual company-wide events.  To apply with IMRA, choose your appropriate job position to find out more details and upload your resume.

IMRA employees are covered by a comprehensive, industry-competitive benefits program, including:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) retirement savings program
  • Paid vacations and holidays

Laser R & D Engineer

The R & D Engineer is responsible for developing new products and cutting-edge technologies to bring new ultrashort pulse lasers to the marketplace.  You will become an integral member of our Technology Development Group. Exploring new technologies and gauging their engineering viability are highly challenging and rewarding tasks. As a pioneer in our industry, IMRA provides incredible opportunities to realize new products because of the capacity of our well-established engineering and production structure.

Responsibilities:

  • Conceives and evaluates new technologies associated with ultrashort pulse lasers
  • Evaluates research concepts for viable engineering projects based on market requirements
  • Designs laser modules and systems based on the technology evaluations
  • Leads in prototyping new products for qualification and third-party evaluation
  • Leads design review processes, including test reporting, bill of material and other reliability documents
  • Partners with sales and marketing to identify new products and market requirements

Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in engineering or science discipline, preferably associated with ultrafast laser technology and science.
  • Expert knowledge in developing ultrashort pulse lasers
  • 5+ year industrial R&D experience
  • Excellent hand-on problem solving skills
  • Excellent analysis skills of test results
  • Capable in transferring new technical concepts into engineering processes
  • Knowledge in optical design software, basic mechanical CAD and electronics design
  • Proficient knowledge and experiences in test and measurement equipment related with ultrashort pulse characterizations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill
  • US citizen or permanent residency in US required

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