Product Engineer - Prototyping & Development

Product Engineer - Prototyping & Development

Location: Remote Role (Work from Home – Philippines)

Work Hours: Full-time, Philippine daytime hours

Related Roles: Product Development Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Engineer, NPI Engineer

About the Role

We're looking for a Product Engineer to design and develop color-enhancing eyewear lenses that solve complex optical and color vision challenges. You'll translate product concepts into manufacturable designs using engineering analysis and simulation, then work with manufacturing partners to prototype and scale production.

Strong product engineering fundamentals are essential—we need someone with hands-on experience taking products from concept through prototyping to production. Experience with polymers, optical materials, coatings, or similar technical products is valuable. No prior eyewear or lens industry experience required.

You'll apply optical and color science principles to optimize lens performance through iterative design, testing, and customer feedback. This role sits at the intersection of product engineering, color science, and manufacturing.

About Colorboost

Colorboost™ is an American technology company revolutionizing the optical industry with proprietary lens technology. We pioneered the use of Generative AI to design tinted lenses that enhance color perception for wearers. Our products are trusted globally by military personnel, elite athletes, gamers, medical professionals, and individuals with vision impairments.

Founded in 2019, we partner with eyewear brands and eyecare practices to develop lenses tailored for specific environments and activities. Our team of scientists and engineers specializes in color vision, lens technology, and artificial intelligence.

Colorboost™ is just one technology in our innovation pipeline. More game-changing advancements are on the horizon.

Learn more: https://colorboost.com

Key Responsibilities

Product Engineering & Optical Design

• Design and optimize lens products using modeling and simulation tools
• Apply engineering principles related to optics and color science to improve lens performance
• Translate product concepts into manufacturable designs that balance customer requirements with manufacturing constraints
• Analyze product data and customer feedback to drive design improvements

Prototyping & Manufacturing Coordination

• Coordinate with manufacturing partners for prototyping cycles, testing, and production transitions
• Troubleshoot technical issues during prototyping and production phases
• Support cost optimization by evaluating trade-offs between cost, optical performance, material properties, and production feasibility

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work with internal and external partners to gather requirements, validate designs, and resolve technical challenges
• Ensure product compliance with industry standards (ANSI, ISO, etc.) and customer specifications
• Create and maintain technical documentation including product specifications, design records, and manufacturing guidelines
• Provide technical support to production, marketing, sales, and customer-facing teams as needed

Educational Background

·      BS or MS degree in Applied Physics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering

·      Candidates from other science and engineering disciplines with demonstrated experience in product development or product engineering are also encouraged to apply

Requirements

Experience:

• 3-10 years in product engineering, product development, or similar roles within manufacturing environments
• Proven track record taking products from concept through prototyping to production scale
• Hands-on experience coordinating with manufacturing partners for prototyping, testing, scale-up, and production transitions

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with analytical and simulation software in engineering or scientific contexts (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar tools). Proficiency is a plus.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and data-driven design approach
• Solid foundation in optical principles, materials science concepts, and manufacturing processes
• Experience in polymer materials and processing (e.g. molding, coating, etc.) is a plus

Soft Skills

• Self-directed and intrinsically motivated - thrives working independently in a remote environment without close supervision
• Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of challenges - identifies issues, drives solutions, and sees projects through to completion
• Highly organized with strong documentation practices - maintains clear technical records, specifications, and project files for long-term sustainability and knowledge transfer
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for effective collaboration with international colleagues and partners
• Strong project and time management capabilities

Why Join Colorboost

• Make direct impact - see your product designs used by elite athletes, military personnel, and vision-impaired individuals worldwide
• Work on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of AI, color science, and product engineering
• Competitive compensation with remote work flexibility
• Opportunities for professional growth through challenging, high-impact projects
• Collaborate with a global team of scientists, engineers, and industry experts

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [Confidential Information] before January 5, 2026.

Join Colorboost and help us shape the future of color vision through advanced optical innovation.