Senior Optical Engineer

Help us simplify the world – beyond keys and pins!

We make things better – replacing keys and pins with biometrics – improving security, saving time and making life more convenient. With your curiosity, engagement, brilliant ideas and our knowledge of biometric technology, we can make genius things together!

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to strengthen our R&D team in developing future fingerprint systems for mobile phones and other portable devices.

FPC is a leader in the development of capacitive fingerprint sensors and designs the whole system, from advanced custom silicon devices and microelectronic packaging to algorithms and software for fingerprint recognition.

As a Senior Optical Engineer, you will lead our R&D efforts on novel optical fingerprint sensing concepts with the end goal of enabling in-display fingerprint sensing. Fingerprint Cards AB product offering is in constant motion and there is a need to bring in new technologies and radically different sensing concepts into our product portfolio. In some cases, the solutions come from combining existing technologies and therefore an important part of this position is to investigate the current state-of-the-art in related technology areas, analyze IP positions of such technologies and develop FPC internal IP to secure the long-term competitiveness of the company.

In this role, strong emphasis is given on both deep optical knowledge and on good leadership abilities. In your daily work you will lead a team of optical system engineers and interface both internally and externally of FPC. You will collaborate with highly qualified international groups to further develop our in-display sensing technologies and to bring it to the market. Externally, you will engage with customers and suppliers. Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading optical system development activities
• Leading the customer adaptations of new products in our expanding optical in-display fingerprint sensing technology portfolio
• Participating in product development activities bringing the technology to mass production
• Supporting external customers and projects after mass production
• Handling communication with suppliers, customers, and other groups in FPC.

The work location is Gothenburg, Malmö or Copenhagen, but it is expected that 2-3 days per week is spent in the Gothenburg office with the optical development team.

Your background

This role requires a Master of Science in Engineering or Ph.D. in a relevant area (optics/electronics). Previous experience in design of optical systems is a must. With the right profile, less experienced candidates will be considered.

Success in this role requires:

• Knowledge in design of imaging optical systems
• Experience in optical design tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, LightTools, or similar
• Industrial experience of optical systems and CMOS image sensors is strongly recommended
• Experience in leading other engineers in their daily work is highly desired
• An interest in both theoretical and practical work
• Knowledge in and experience of both classical and physical optics
• Fluent in Matlab/Python programming language
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, and can analyze, document, and communicate scientific data and technical information in a precise and clear way
• You are open to learn new things and are driven by a deep technical interest
• You can drive assignments independently and self-manage priorities
• You need to be fluent in spoken and written English and not opposed to traveling abroad to meet other Fingerprint teams and partners, a frequency of once per quarter is expected.

You also have essential qualities such as being ambitious, motivated, and flexible. You need to be comfortable working in a dynamic company, where you will be expected to assume considerable personal responsibility for your own activities and the company’s success. This also requires you to be a team player who contributes to an open and positive atmosphere in the workplace.

What Fingerprints can offer you:

• Interesting challenges at the cutting-edge of technology, together with skilled and friendly colleagues in an international setting
• Competitive benefits including health insurance, parental compensation, etc.
• Modern work environment and flexible and dynamic work situation
• A learning culture with a possibility to grow and develop.

Application

We would like to have your application and CV as soon as possible, but not later than May 1st , Send in your application to www.fingerprints.com/career. The selection process will start as soon as we receive applications. Please note that due to GDPR, applications by email will not be accepted. We reserve the right to perform applicable background checks on final candidate(s).

For questions about this position, contact recruiting manager, Kent Pedersen, Kent.Pedersen@fingerprints.com. If you have questions regarding your application, please send an e-mail to HR, sandra.olofsson@fingerprints.com.

About the process

As a first step, the process will consist of a personality and logical test, to help us break human biases as we believe in giving everyone an equal opportunity. Do your best and good luck!