Opto Mechanical Engineer

Description:

We’re looking for an Opto Mechanical Engineer to design, analyse, prototype, and integrate precision optical and photonic assemblies.

What You’ll Be Doing
 

• Design precision mechanical components and assemblies for optical systems, including mounts, housings, brackets and alignment stages using SolidWorks
• Use Zemax to model optical systems, assess tolerances and ensure mechanical designs meet optical performance requirements
• Translate optical requirements into practical, manufacturable mechanical designs
• Carry out tolerance stack-ups and assess the impact of manufacturing variation on optical alignment and performance
• Build and test prototypes in a hands-on laboratory environment
• Support fibre-to-chip and free-space optical alignment and integration
• Investigate mechanical and thermal effects such as drift, deformation, stress and misalignment
• Work closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure designs are suitable for production and assembly
   

What We’re Looking For
 

• Hands-on experience with SolidWorks for mechanical design and drafting
• Experience with Zemax or similar optical design and simulation software
• Strong understanding of optics fundamentals, including alignment, tolerancing, focusing and beam propagation
• Experience in opto-mechanical, mechanical or optical engineering, either professionally or through substantial project work
• Experience with mechanical and optical tolerance analysis
• Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes, laboratory equipment and manufacturing processes
• A practical, methodical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting