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Opto Mechanical Engineer III

Post Date

Mar 21, 2024

Location

Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

27709
US
Aug 22, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

SEA-648147

Pay Rate

$51 - $77 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

* Work in cross-functional teams with multiple engineering disciplines (optical, mechanical, electrical, firmware, etc.) to design and build experimental setups and engineering prototypes.



* Guidance and direction to be provided by optomechanical engineer(s) and research scientists.

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Required Skills & Experience

Requirements:



* 5 years of work experience



* Experience working with consumer electronics, or smaller components is highly preferred



* Prototyping and hands on skills



* Experience designing their own mechanical parts



* Design for prototype manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, milling, and turning.



* Solidworks mechanical CAD experience preferred



* Zemax or Code V optical CAD experience preferred



* Familiarity with lab processes and equipment such as lasers.



* General familiarity with standard optical and optomechanical components (lenses, mirrors, mounts, stages, cameras, etc.) as well as the major suppliers (Thorlabs, Edmund Optics, Newport, McMaster, Digikey, etc.)







Skills



* Strong mechanical design skills for components and assemblies



* Basic optical design skills for free space optical systems



* Assembly and prototyping skills for large lab setups and form factor prototypes







Attributes



* Ability to construct and maintain complex CAD models of optical and mechanical systems.



* Ability to model and optimize simple optical systems.



* Ability to own the full prototype loop of design, fabricate, build, and test.



* Self-starter, motivated, chases down details and follows up and follows through



* Actively seeks out answers when stuck, doesn't wait on the team



* Able to work with limited inputs and can handle ambiguity, make decisions



* General curiosity and willingness to learn



* Able to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects at once



* Creative, enjoys design work

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.