Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Description

US remote

12 months - potential extension

Must-Have Skills

• 3D Design & Modeling: Experience with 3D design modeling (NX preferred) and physical prototyping using 3D printing, CNC machining, and hands-on prototype building.
• Manufacturing & Measurement Expertise: Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing methods (injection molding, casting, machining, 3D printing), GD&T, and 3D noncontact measurement techniques.
• Process & Equipment Control: Strong command of statistical process control for process capability and equipment bring-up. 

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Opto-Mechanical Design & Engineering: Experience in opto-mechanical design, including head-mounted optics systems and component mounting/bonding.
• Prototyping & DFM Coordination: Skilled in coordinating design for manufacturing (DFM) activities and setting up prototyping lines at contract manufacturing sites for consumer electronics.
• Automation & Mass Production: Familiarity with automation equipment and processes for mass production in consumer electronics.
• Testing, Data Analysis & Industry Experience: Proficient in electronics/mechanical system testing, data analysis/statistics, and brings
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical, optics, or mechatronics design for consumer electronics. 

Description

• Client is actively developing the next generation of augmented Client products.
• As an Opto-Mechanical Engineer contributing to the display and optics team, the individual will join a group responsible for transitioning novel concepts from initial prototyping through to high-volume mass production.
• This role involves developing advanced technologies and designs and navigating evolving ecosystems to deliver differentiating capabilities across the company's hardware platforms.
• The successful candidate will be a member of a team of engineers at the forefront of innovation for AR products.

Responsibilities

• CAD design and drafting of small form-factor consumer electronic devices.
• Thermal analysis using 1st principles and FEA.
• RSS and Monte Carlo tolerance analysis of assemblies.
• Coordinate prototyping and assist or lead assembly of lab fixtures.
• Lead Mechanical Engineering activities within a cross-functional hardware team.
• Execute modeling, building, testing, and refinement of AR products and prototypes.
• Engage across the entire product development lifecycle, from concept inception to final product shipment.
• Apply rigorous engineering principles and tolerance techniques to meet high-precision design requirements in areas such as Optics, Mechanics, and Motion Control.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and cross-functional teams concerning Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities, production ramp-up, and part and assembly qualification.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and 3D noncontact measurement methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in statistical process control for assessing process capability and equipment commissioning.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing methods (e.g., Injection Molding, Casting, Machining, 3D printing).
• Experience conducting Root Sum of Squares (RSS) and/or Monte Carlo tolerance analysis.
• A minimum of five years of experience in mechanical design for consumer electronics, optics, or mechatronics projects.
• Experience with testing and analysis (e.g., Dynamic Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), or Ray Tracing).
• Proficiency in 3D design modeling (NX and/or SolidWorks preferred) and physical prototyping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in opto-mechanical design and engineering.
• Prior experience coordinating DFM activities and establishing prototyping lines at contract manufacturing sites for consumer electronics.
• Experience with the design and prototyping of head-mounted optics systems.
• Knowledge of optics component mounting, interfaces, and adhesive bonding techniques.
• Familiarity with automation equipment utilized for consumer electronics mass production.
• Proficiency with testing mechanical and electronic systems, and the associated data analysis and statistics.
• Seven or more years of experience working on Mechanical Engineering designs in consumer electronics, optics, or mechatronics.