Opto-Mechanical Build Engineer
Core
Leading the development and deployment of custom opto-mechanical systems for advanced metal 3D printing systems, establishing scalable build processes, and integrating high-power lasers and high-speed cameras.
Role type
Senior IC opto-mechanical build engineer
Builds
Custom opto-mechanical systems for industrial-scale metal 3D printing
Domain
Deep tech / Advanced manufacturing / Opto-mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Opto-mechanical system build, assembly, and alignment; CAD with GD&T and detailed drawing documentation; Mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals; Precision alignment process ownership; Test and characterization of optical performance; Cross-functional system architecture development
Preferred skills
High-power laser experience (tens to hundreds of watts); Optics design for industrial systems (semiconductor, laser cutting, communication); Image and signal processing basics; Motion control and kinematics; Fluid or thermal system design
Technologies
High-power lasers, high-speed cameras, proprietary hardware and software
Responsibilities
Build, assemble, align, and deploy complex opto-mechanical systems; Develop procedures for scaling in-house opto-mechanical build processes from prototype to volume production; Integrate high power lasers and high-speed camera solutions; Design mechanical solutions to integrate optical design with precision and repeatability; Create drawings specifically to opto-mechanical GD&T standards; Establish and own the precision alignment process including method, procedure, and software used; Perform test and characterization of optical performance including process, equipment selection, and passing criteria
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC