Optical Mechanical Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
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Experienced
Job Title: Optical Mechanical Engineer
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Duration: Fulltime
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team. The selected candidate will have opportunities to research new technology, transform concepts and strategies into structured projects, and make key technical decisions to drive customer success through product development.
Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
Other Desirable Skills and Abilities:
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Duration: Fulltime
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team. The selected candidate will have opportunities to research new technology, transform concepts and strategies into structured projects, and make key technical decisions to drive customer success through product development.
Responsibilities:
- As an experienced Opto-Mechanical Engineer, you will help define, develop, test, and launch solutions for our next generation metrology product family.
- You will work alongside engineers and technicians producing systems which include lasers, polarizing optics, fiber optics, precision mechanics, and electronics.
- You should have experience developing precision instruments that include optics, lasers, or similar components.
- Concurrent with the product development, you will specify manufacturing tools and processes.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of experience and a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or similar technical field.
- In depth knowledge of precision mechanical design principles to design products and tools.
- Experience taking a concept from prototype to volume production.
- Expertise in one or more of the following technical areas: kinematic design, optics, adhesives, vacuum, and precision machining.
- Self-starter able to think and act independently to translate general objectives into tangible results, with a record of delivering successful designs on schedule.
- Proficiency in using ME CAD tools for design and FEA for analysis. (Siemens NX and ANSYS preferred)
- Excellent communication and ability to work well in Team environment with people at all levels.
Other Desirable Skills and Abilities:
- Direct design experience with precision opto-mechanical products such as lasers, interferometers, fiber optics collimators or optical systems. Familiarity with optical design principles and ray tracing software. (Zemax, Fred, or equivalent)
- Experience with semiconductor capital equipment and/or precision motion controls.
- Knowledge of and significant prior experience in optics and laser systems is highly desirable.
- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or similar technical field.
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