Senior Designer, Optoelectronics

About the Role:

Responsibilities:

• Research & Development
• Lead proof-of-concept testing and validation of optoelectronic technologies for current and future IMAX solutions
• Drive the development and enhancement of IMAX’s color calibration systems and software tools
• Develop and validate component-level and system-level performance metrics for optical and optoelectronic products
• Design and implement metrology, alignment, and calibration methodologies for complex optical assemblies
• Provide technical leadership throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept generation through validation and commercialization support
• Support requirements definition, technical reviews, and future R&D initiatives
• Technical Leadership & Systems Engineering
• Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis of field failures and system performance issues
• Provide project-level technical direction and mentor team members across relevant engineering disciplines
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering best practices
• Act as a key technical resource for optical systems, color science, and optoelectronic technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and reliability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with manufacturing, installation, service, procurement, and quality teams to improve product reliability and customer experience
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers and support qualification of optical components and subsystems
• Incorporate field feedback and lessons learned into future product designs
• Documentation & Communication
• Author technical reports, specifications, validation plans, and engineering documentation
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and key stakeholders
• Develop technical documentation to support manufacturing, installation, and service organizations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Optoelectronics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Photonics, or a related discipline required
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field is considered an asset
• 5–7 years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or research and development environments
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to model and predict the performance of complex systems
• Deep understanding of optics, optoelectronics, imaging systems, and optical measurement techniques
• Extensive laboratory experience using optical, electronic, and test equipment
• Strong programming skills and experience with object-oriented software development
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and influence cross-functional teams
• Experience with color science, display calibration, or image quality assessment
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Zemax, or similar technical tools
• P.Eng. designation or equivalent professional accreditation
• Industry experience in Optoelectronics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Photonics, Optical Systems & Imaging, or Display Technologies
• This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs. / Cette offre d’emploi reflète un poste actuellement vacant au sein de l’organisation. Le poste est actif, approuvé et destiné à être pourvu dans le cadre de nos besoins en dotation.
• At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization. For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
• In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable). / Conformément aux exigences de transparence salariale de l’Ontario, les candidats seront informés lorsqu’ils ne seront plus pris en considération pour ce poste. Les communications relatives au statut de votre candidature pourront être envoyées par courriel ou par l’intermédiaire de votre profil de candidat en ligne (le cas échéant).
• As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. / Dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, nous pouvons utiliser des outils technologiques, y compris des systèmes automatisés, pour appuyer l’examen et l’évaluation des candidatures. Ces outils ne prennent pas de décisions finales en matière d’embauche. Toutes les décisions liées à la présélection, aux entrevues et à la sélection sont prises par nos équipes d’acquisition de talents et d’embauche.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with color science, display calibration, or image quality assessment
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Zemax, or similar technical tools
• P.Eng. designation or equivalent professional accreditation
• Industry experience in Optoelectronics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Photonics, Optical Systems & Imaging, or Display Technologies
• Position Status:
• This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs. / Cette offre d’emploi reflète un poste actuellement vacant au sein de l’organisation. Le poste est actif, approuvé et destiné à être pourvu dans le cadre de nos besoins en dotation.
• Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche:
• At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization. For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
• In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable). / Conformément aux exigences de transparence salariale de l’Ontario, les candidats seront informés lorsqu’ils ne seront plus pris en considération pour ce poste. Les communications relatives au statut de votre candidature pourront être envoyées par courriel ou par l’intermédiaire de votre profil de candidat en ligne (le cas échéant).
• As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. / Dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, nous pouvons utiliser des outils technologiques, y compris des systèmes automatisés, pour appuyer l’examen et l’évaluation des candidatures. Ces outils ne prennent pas de décisions finales en matière d’embauche. Toutes les décisions liées à la présélection, aux entrevues et à la sélection sont prises par nos équipes d’acquisition de talents et d’embauche.