Opto Mechanical Engineer IV

Job description
Work in cross‑functional teams with multiple engineering disciplines (optical, mechanical, electrical, firmware, etc.) to design and build experimental opto‑mechanical setups and engineering prototypes.
Guidance and direction to be provided by optomechanical engineer(s) and research scientists.
Skills
CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
Mechanical design (drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, kinematics, simulation working knowledge preferred)
Assembly work, Optical Alignment and Testing
Attributes
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 & lab work

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Experience level
3 years work experience (≥5 preferred)
2 years experience building & troubleshooting bench‑level optical assemblies
2 years design, build & test experience
Knowledge
Opto‑Mechanical Design
Experience designing for processes including 3DP, milling, turning (nanofab is a bonus)
Lab personnel and hardware safety (lasers, ESD, etc.)
A general familiarity with optical and optomechanical components (lenses, mirrors, mounts, stages, cameras, etc.) as well as the major suppliers (Thorlabs, Edmund Optics, Newport, McMaster, DigiKey, etc.)
Tolerance analysis techniques

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.