Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Company: EMCORE Corporation
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

EMCORE Corporation has an immediate need for an Opto-Mechanical Engineer in our NAVIGATION divisionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Applies mechanical engineering principles and concepts in the design, modeling, test and system integration of optical components and subsystems. --- Design and analysis of opto-mechanical components and optical devices to meet the sub-micron level alignment requirement. --- Working knowledge of kinematic couplings and passive athermalization techniques --- Bring product from concept phase, prototype, DVT, qualification, pilot run, up to mass production. --- Evaluate and select opto-mechanical components, work closely with cross functional team and vendors to package optics in reliable, manufacturable, low cost and high yield modules. --- Complete technical documents, including design specification, test report, BOM, work instruction etc. Requirements:Minimum Education: --- BS/MS in mechanical engineering, Physics or Optical Engineering.Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Extensive experience in Optomechanical design and development. --- 5 years of experience with design tools such as SolidWorks, preferably working on optical component and system design --- Proficient with FEA analysis with ANSYS or other packages. Experience with thermal, structural, thermo-mechanical analysis.Experience with optical design simulation with ZEMAX is not required but is a plus. Key contributor that successfully bring opto-mechanical packaging from concept phase to shipped products is strongly preferred A deep understanding of reliability issues for optical components is desiredExperience in the design of fixtures and tooling required for the assembly of optical components, subsystems and packages is preferred --- Preference for experience with robotics and automated equipment.Experience in designing optomechanical mounts and structures for application in bulk or micro-optic applications. At least 5 years of experience in optical components ans subsystem design involving passive or active systems. Knowledge of packaging of micro-optical system/subsystem design techniques is a plus --- Ability to develop solutions to complex problems which require creativity. Self-starter, self-motivated, and Results oriented and metric focused. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Strong leadership. Ability to thrive in cross-functional team environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Minimum Education: --- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Optical Engineering.Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted. Preferred Education: Combination of BS and MS degrees in differing specialties. For example, a BS in Mechanical Engineering with an MS in Physics or vice-versa.NOTE: Due to the nature of the products involved, candidates must be a US Person. U.S Citizen or Green Card holder.EMCORE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.QualificationsEDUCATIONBachelors or better in Engineering or related fieldJob SummaryRequisition Number: OPTOM01351Job Category: NavigationSchedule: Full-Time

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