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	Employment Opportunities and Workforce Development
	In parallel with its vocational education program, the Florida Photonics Cluster (FPC) also partners with a network of employers, other clusters, professional societies, resource agencies and search firms to help identify and place skilled photonics expertise where it is needed. Members have access to a dynamic pool of qualified candidates, both recent graduates from institutions with concentrated programs in photonics and associated technologies at all levels as well as seasoned professionals seeking a change. They can also post vacancies which will appear on this site as well in our directories. Job seekers can also look to the FPC as a resource in helping facilitate a move to the next stage in their career or as a means of entering the field of photonics from another field or industry. *Please* *contact us* *if you wish to post an opening or are seeking a position. Positions are posted for 60 days unless a request for continuation is received by the FPC.*

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Manager -- R&D Programs

This position has been filled.

Current open positions are listed below.

Applications Engineer/Product Specialist

LightPath Technologies is a recognized leader in optical solutions for industrial, defense, communications, test and measurement, and medical applications. For over 20 years, LightPath has built a strong portfolio of optical components and technologies that serve these industries. These products include molded glass aspheric lenses, optical isolators, fused fiber collimators, and gradient index GRADIUM® lenses.

We are currently seeking an Applications Engineer/Product Specialist to join our professional team in Orlando, FL! To apply, contact Liz Norfolk, HR Manager, lnorfolk@lightpath.com, 407-382-4003.

Job Description:
This individual will act as the main technical contact for customers and field sales team for LightPath products including molded aspheric lenses, fiber collimators, and Gradium lenses.

The Applications Engineer will have duties that include:
• Visiting customer sites with Sales team and attend Trade Shows and exhibitions as the
technical contact for customers discussions
• Reviewing Technical Documentation and drawings for RFQs
• Interacting with Engineering and production teams to issue Quotes based on customer’s
requirements
• Providing after sales support for optics and optical assembly products
• Delivering Technical Seminars for customer education
• Driving the development of new products based on market information

Job Requirements:
• BS in Optics, Physics or other technical field with Optics Experience
• Experience with Zemax or other optical molding software
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and sales contracts
• 1-5 yrs experience in Applications Engineering, Optical Manufacturing or Optical Design
• Must be a US Citizen or Green card holder

Relocation assistance not available for this position
Posted 7/13/10

Seeking Opportunities:

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