Optomechanical Design Engineer I: Growth & Impact

Thorlabs; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs UFO in Ann Arbor is seeking an entry-level to mid-career Mechanical Engineer specializing in optomechanical design. You will assist in developing components and instrumentation, create documentation, and perform testing under supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting parts, developing fixturing solutions, and coordinating with cross-departments to meet optical and electrical requirements. A BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience in optomechanical design: entry level to 4 years.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation; PLM exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of optomechanical solutions for components and instrumentation under supervision.
• Create documentation for parts in advanced optomechanical solutions while learning documentation best practices.
• Perform testing and analysis of components and instrumentation under supervision per documented validation plans.
• Assist in development of fixturing solutions for development and production.
• Create documentation for parts in fixturing solutions while learning documentation best practices.
• Report development status to supervisor on a regular basis.

Skills

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

PLM software

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

MS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thorlabs UFO in Ann Arbor is seeking an entry-level to mid-career Mechanical Engineer specializing in optomechanical design. You will assist in developing components and instrumentation, create documentation, and perform testing under supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting parts, developing fixturing solutions, and coordinating with cross-departments to meet optical and electrical requirements. A BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering is required.