Work in cross-functional teams with multiple engineering disciplines (optical, mechanical, electrical, firmware, etc.) to design and build experimental setups and engineering prototypes.
Guidance and direction to be provided by hardware engineer(s) and research scientists.
Requirements
Strong mechanical design skills for components and assemblies.
Assembly and prototyping skills for large lab setups and form factor prototypes.
Attributes:
Ability to construct and maintain complex CAD models of optical and mechanical systems.
Ability to own the full prototype loop of design, fabricate, build, and test.
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 work, detail oriented.
Experience level: >5 years work experience.
Design for prototype manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, milling, and turning.
Familiarity with lab processes and equipment such as lasers.
Familiarity working with custom printed and flexible circuit boards and integrating them into prototype systems.
General familiarity with standard optical and optomechanical components (lenses, mirrors, mounts, stages, cameras, etc.) as well as the major suppliers (Thorlabs, Edmund Optics, Newport, McMaster, Digikey, etc.)
5+ years of experience is fine experience in mechanical CAD, Machining, 3d Printing, Laser Cutting.