Mechanical Design Engineer

IC Resources; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, prototype and integrate precision optical and photonic assemblies. You will design precision mechanical components and assemblies, model optics with Zemax, assess tolerances, build prototypes in a lab, and work with manufacturing teams to ensure production readiness.

You will apply your solid background in optics and mechanical design to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions that meet stringent performance criteria in a lab

Qualifications

• Hands-on SolidWorks design and drafting experience.
• Experience with Zemax or similar optical design software.
• Strong optics fundamentals: alignment, tolerancing, focusing, and beam propagation.
• Experience in opto-mechanical, mechanical or optical engineering.
• Experience with mechanical and optical tolerance analysis.
• Proven ability to work hands-on with prototypes and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design precision mechanical components and assemblies for optical systems using SolidWorks.
• Model optical systems in Zemax and assess tolerances to meet performance requirements.
• Translate optical requirements into 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.

Skills

SolidWorks

Optics fundamentals

Tolerance analysis

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Tools

Zemax

Job description

Are you passionate about turning optical concepts into robust, manufacturable hardware?

We’re looking for an 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