Opto-Mechanical Engineer: X-Ray Optics & Precision Motion

Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. seeks a skilled mechanical/optical engineer to design and develop precision opto-mechanical systems for X-ray optics, including mirrors and monochromators. You will translate experimental requirements into robust mechanical designs and create detailed CAD models with GD&T.

The role involves supporting experiments, alignment, testing, and system characterization, collaborating with scientists, and ensuring manufacturability and documentation of design iterations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Experience with precision motion systems, nanopositioning devices, and interferometric alignment; Familiarity with vacuum systems and clean assembly practices.
• Background in supporting experiments at synchrotron or laboratory X-ray sources; collaboration with scientists on R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision opto-mechanical systems for X-ray optics (mirrors, monochromators, X-ray sources).
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings with GD&T.
• Support experiments: assembly, integration, alignment, testing of X-ray optical systems.
• Collaborate with optical scientists to translate requirements into mechanical designs.
• Document designs, analyses, test results, and design iterations.

Skills

Precision motion systems

Nanopositioning devices

Interferometric alignment

Vacuum systems

Clean assembly practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Opto-Mechanical Eng or Applied Physics

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. seeks a skilled mechanical/optical engineer to design and develop precision opto-mechanical systems for X-ray optics, including mirrors and monochromators. You will translate experimental requirements into robust mechanical designs and create detailed CAD models with GD&T.

The role involves supporting experiments, alignment, testing, and system characterization, collaborating with scientists, and ensuring manufacturability and documentation of design iterations.