Opto-Mechanical X-ray Systems Engineer

Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. seeks a mechanical engineer to design and develop precision opto-mechanical systems for X-ray optics, including mirrors, monochromators, and sources.

You will translate optical requirements into robust mechanical designs and manage tolerances, thermal, and structural analyses. Responsibilities include creating GD&T drawings in SolidWorks, assembling and aligning components, testing systems, and documenting design iterations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Experience with precision motion systems and interferometric alignment.
• Background supporting X-ray optics experiments and synchrotron/lab sources.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision opto-mechanical systems for X-ray optics.
• Translate optical and experimental requirements into mechanical designs.
• Perform tolerance, thermal, and structural analyses.
• Create 3D CAD models and GD&T drawings.
• Assemble, align, and test X-ray optical systems in the lab.
• Document designs, analyses, and changes.

Skills

Precision motion systems

Interferometric alignment

Opto-mechanical design

Experimental problem-solving

Vacuum systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. seeks a mechanical engineer to design and develop precision opto-mechanical systems for X-ray optics, including mirrors, monochromators, and sources.

You will translate optical requirements into robust mechanical designs and manage tolerances, thermal, and structural analyses. Responsibilities include creating GD&T drawings in SolidWorks, assembling and aligning components, testing systems, and documenting design iterations.