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Steve Mielke

Vice President Of Engineering

Steve Mielke is the Vice President of Engineering at LightPath Technologies since August 2025, with extensive experience in optical engineering and metrology. Prior roles include Optical System Architect and Director of Engineering at Luminar Technologies, where Mielke led the development of advanced automotive LiDAR systems. Mielke's tenure at Zygo Corporation included serving as Director of Engineering, overseeing a team of 30 engineers and managing the introduction of innovative optical metrology products. Early career positions include National Sales Manager at Kanematsu USA Inc. and Regional Sales Manager at Lambda Physik USA, contributing significantly to revenue growth and product development. Mielke holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Stony Brook University and a BA in Physics from Lawrence University.

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