CareerPlan

Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Oxford, United KingdomFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-10-21

Core

Design, integrate, and validate opto-mechanical assemblies for photonic products, translating optical designs into robust, manufacturable hardware.

Role type

Opto-mechanical Engineer (IC)

Builds

Opto-mechanical mounts, housings, brackets, and alignment structures for photonic components

Domain

Photonics / Opto-mechanical Engineering

Required skills

SolidWorks, Zemax, tolerance analysis, optical fundamentals, prototyping, root cause analysis

Preferred skills

photonic/semiconductor packaging, fibre alignment, thermal/structural analysis (FEA), GD&T, material selection

Technologies

SolidWorks, Zemax

Responsibilities

Design opto-mechanical components and assemblies; Model and analyse optical systems and tolerances; Build and test prototypes; Support fibre-to-chip and free-space alignment integration; Investigate and resolve mechanical or thermal issues; Create and maintain design documentation; Collaborate with suppliers on machining and assembly processes; Support root cause analysis for failures

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC