Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer for Precision Optics

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

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