Quartus Engineering · 2 weeks ago
Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 045QE
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $187K/yr
6+ years expQuartus Engineering is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions. The Opto-Mechanical Senior Engineer will design and develop robust mechanics for high-performance optical systems, collaborating within a cross-disciplinary team and managing the entire project lifecycle from concept to alignment.
ConsultingLegalProduct DesignWeb Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Kelsey Darling
Responsibilities
Design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies and sub-systems for a diverse range of applications such as laser annealing, defect detection, precision positioning, high speed timing, bow and warp measurement
Design and build prototypes, create detailed drawings and instructions for production
Perform risk and tolerance analysis and perform subsystem FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Drive appropriate mechanical design elements by building a tolerance budget for each component
Responsible for technical documentation (Models, CAD drawings, Simulations, BOMs, etc.)
Work closely with program manager and customer on technical requirements
Work on projects independently, and with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and technicians
Effectively manage multiple tasks and multiple projects
Mentor and assist junior engineers
Collaborate with project managers and others in the development of project plans, proposals, and schedules
Prepare PowerPoint slides for customer design reviews
Qualification
Required
BS and/or MS in Mechanical or similar Engineering field and/or equivalent experience
6 - 15 years of experience in opto-mechanical design and integration for high performance optical systems in challenging environments
6 - 15 years of experience in optical system design and opto-mechanical packaging
6 - 15 years of experience in design of electromechanical mechanisms
6 - 15 years of experience in design of precision mechanics (kinematic mounts)
6 - 15 years of experience in GD&T application per ASME Y14.5M
6 - 15 years of experience in design validation using proper finite element analysis techniques
Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)
Preferred
Precision motion control
Design using CAD/CAE software (Solidworks preferred)
Familiarity with optical raytracing software (eg. Zemax, CodeV, etc.)
Experience with optical drawing creation (ISO 10110 preferred)
Experience with optical alignment techniques in a lab setting
Experience in semiconductor equipment design or implementation
Benefits
Discretionary performance-based bonus
Employee stock ownership plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k plan with company match
Company
Quartus Engineering
Quartus Engineering is an engineering company specializing in design, analysis, and testing services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Stabb
CEO
Recent News
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