Opto-Mechanical Engineer — AR Optics & Mechanisms

Avegant; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Full medical

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k matching

Unlimited PTO

Office snacks

Team lunches

Job summary

Avegant in San Mateo, CA is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer with 2–6 years in design and production of optical systems. The role focuses on packaging and mechanisms for advanced vision systems and collaborates with mechanical, optical, and industrial design teams.

The position is in-office, offering competitive salary, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities as Avegant advances its cutting-edge display technology.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in design and manufacturing of optical systems for consumer electronics
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and 2D drafting in SolidWorks or similar CAD
• Familiarity with optical design software is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical/optical engineering or related field

Responsibilities

• Design opto-mechanical components to enclose and align optical elements within system tolerance specifications
• Select materials and manufacturing processes based on tolerance, temperature variation, and assembly requirements
• Collaborate with optical engineers to ensure components meet performance requirements
• Support operations as a technical resource on optics issues
• Support optics development team during engineering builds and production ramp-ups
• Inspect parts against engineering drawings and/or electrical schematics
• Assemble optics and mechanical prototypes from drawings
• Prototype testing and documentation
• Assist manufacturing in bringing up automated assembly stations
• Design, build, and debug opto-mechanical alignment and assembly stations
• Produce design documentation for vendors with drawings and tolerances
• Travel overseas (up to 20%)

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Willingness to try new solutions

How can I help mindset

Curiosity

Humility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD (2D drafting)

Job description

Avegant in San Mateo, CA is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer with 2–6 years in design and production of optical systems. The role focuses on packaging and mechanisms for advanced vision systems and collaborates with mechanical, optical, and industrial design teams.

The position is in-office, offering competitive salary, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities as Avegant advances its cutting-edge display technology.