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Principal Mechanical Engineer

San Diego, CA, USAFull-time$160k–$221k2026-09-15 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Principal technical leader for optomechanical architecture and design across new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Optomechanical Systems)

Builds

Complex optomechanical modules, subsystems, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Optomechanical engineering

Required skills

Optomechanical architecture, System-level design, Tolerance analysis, Finite element analysis, Root cause investigation, Lifecycle planning, Supplier collaboration, Design for manufacturability

Preferred skills

Master's or doctoral degree, PTC Creo, Industrial laser systems, Flexure-based components

Technologies

PTC Creo, FEA tools, CAD software

Responsibilities

Lead specification, architecture, design, integration, and validation of complex optomechanical modules; Develop technology roadmaps and guide research; Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams through concept to production; Perform tolerance analysis and system-level troubleshooting; Lead root cause investigations for production and field issues; Mentor engineers and drive innovation.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership