Opto-Mechanical Engineer V

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the optics sector is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to develop advanced imaging and illumination solutions. The role requires significant experience in mechanical design and opto-mechanical systems. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficient in opto-mechanical and precision mechanical design.
• Familiar with high precision optical design implementations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements opto-mechanical concepts for imaging and illumination optics.
• Leads engineering projects and R&D for new technologies.
• Interfaces with customers to address complex engineering issues.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Precision mechanical design

Mechanism design

3D CAD (Solidworks, Inventor)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Independently, develops and implements opto-mechanical concepts high performance imaging and/or illumination optics, including tolerancing, alignment and automated mechanisms

Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies, as appropriate

Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex engineering problems

Specify or perform significantly complex engineering analysis

Interface with internal and external customers regarding significantly complex engineering issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for a range of products

Generate product specifications. Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering tests.

Specify the development, design, or modify engineering layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of significantly complex scope

Specify and review engineering documentation and engineering processes

Qualifications

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Minimum 10 years of experience in the mechanical design field

Proficient in opto-mechanical, precision mechanical and mechanism design and familiar with high precision optical design implementations

Experienced with 3D CAD such as Solidworks or Inventor, and FEA for static and dynamic analysis, CFD for flow analysis

Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field
• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$163,000.00 - $224,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range isthe Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.