Opto-Mechanical Engineer: Precision Assembly & Alignment

TTM Technologies Inc.; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

FSA

HSA

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. seeks an Opto-Mechanical Engineer with strong optical and mechanical fundamentals. You will design precision fixtures, perform tolerance analyses, and drive assembly process development for high-volume opto-mechanical sub-assemblies.

You will collaborate with vendors, validate alignment with interferometry, and create specifications and tests for qualification reports. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Optical/Mechanical Engineering with optics coursework and 3–10 years hands-on opto-mechanical experience.
• Experience interfacing with precision optical component vendors and first article reviews.
• Adhesive process development experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design precision optical fixtures and alignment tooling for millimeter-scale components.
• Perform worst-case and RSS tolerance stack-up analysis across mechanical and optical parts.
• Develop and optimize passive alignment assembly processes and cure parameters.
• Collaborate with vendors on manufacturability and inspection data.
• Characterize misalignment distributions using interferometry or beam profiling.
• Develop incoming inspection protocols for precision optical components.
• Review engineering specs and support documentation accuracy.
• Assist with alignment station design, throughput modeling, and cost analysis.
• Support prototype builds and component qualification reporting.

Skills

Opto-mechanical engineering

Tolerance analysis

Vendor collaboration

Assembly process development

Alignment characterization

Education

BS in Optical/Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. seeks an Opto-Mechanical Engineer with strong optical and mechanical fundamentals. You will design precision fixtures, perform tolerance analyses, and drive assembly process development for high-volume opto-mechanical sub-assemblies.

You will collaborate with vendors, validate alignment with interferometry, and create specifications and tests for qualification reports. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.