About this role
Job Responsibilities
- Work independently and partner with optical engineers and physicists to iteratively design mechanics for optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities
- Work with physicists to design ultra-high vacuum chambers, vacuum system housing, and mechanical coupling to optical systems
- Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery
- Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team to balance competing requirements
- Create novel designs and specifications from the component level up to the system level
- Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed stability, thermal, and tolerance analysis
- Assist in hands-on assembly, alignment, and integration of finalized designs
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus
- 5-8+ years opto-mechanical design experience
Qualifications
- Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices
- Mastery of SolidWorks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software
- Strong background with FEA (meshing, modal analysis, thermal analysis, etc.) and corresponding first order analysis
- Understanding of material science related to adhesives in an optical environment
- DFMA, tolerancing, drawings to ASME Y14.5M and ISO 10110
- Strong knowledge of first order optics and aberration theory
- Design of precision mechanisms and kinematic systems
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical reviews
- Proven track record of owning complex technical projects
- Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment
- Excellent communication, listening, and people skills
- Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds