Pixium Vision S.A. · 1 month ago
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$112K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expPixium Vision S.A. is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and serious unmet medical needs. They are seeking a hands-on, experienced Opto-Mechanical Engineer to support the development of next-generation therapeutic devices, specifically in the design and fabrication of precision opto-mechanical systems.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical DeviceSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and develop precision optical and mechanical components for AR glasses, including optical elements, mounts, housings, and adjustment mechanisms
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, and analysis reports
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optical engineers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing engineers
Develop prototypes and conduct testing to validate designs and identify improvements
Analyze and resolve optical and mechanical design issues throughout product development
Optimize designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Evaluate and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes
Collaborate with Clinical and Regulatory teams to define functional requirements and validation methods
Directly engage with hardware assembly and testing through production scale-up
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics or related field
5+ years of precision opto-mechanical design experience, preferably in wearable or consumer electronics
Highly skilled in 3D modeling of parts and assemblies, Solidworks preferred
Demonstrated hands-on skills building optical systems
Strong fundamental understanding of optical and mechanical principles
Understanding of human factors related to wearable devices, including ergonomics and comfort
Strong fabrications skills beyond 3D printing - we make precision parts, internally where possible
Mechanical simulation and calculation experience (ie structural FEA)
Fluent in DFMA (machining, molding, precision alignment)
Strong communication skills
Preferred
Experience with AR/VR systems, specifically display technologies and optical architectures
Experience with thermal management in compact optical systems
Class II/III medical device experience with exposure to IEC 60601 design requirements
Comfortable with CNC and CAM programming
Proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and optical design software (e.g., Zemax)
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
Company
Pixium Vision S.A.
One must remember the notion that restoring some vision to those who have lost their sight is possible, has long been thought to be fanciful.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$40.96MKey Investors
Kreos CapitalSofinnova Partners
2020-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $8.33M
2016-09-29Post Ipo Debt· $12.34M
2014-06-18IPO
Leadership Team
Ralf Hornig
Director of Clincal Affairs
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