R&D Technician Opto-Mechanical

Clutch Canada; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

Job summary

Aeva is seeking an Opto-mechanical production technician to prototype, build and test products throughout the product life cycle at our Mountain View facility.

You will perform optical assemblies, align components, collect data, test performance, and document inspection reports, collaborating with Quality, Product Design, and Manufacturing teams. 3+ years in opto-mechanical or fiber optics is required. Strong attention to detail and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in opto-mechanical / fiber optics
• Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and microscopes
• Experience in performing visual inspections with or without microscope
• Experience in measurements with calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, height gauges
• Ability to document and communicate inspection results in detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• Strong communication and computer skills; proactive and detail-oriented
• Good understanding of engineering principles
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process procedures
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements
• Follow instructions and procedures closely while offering suggestions for continuous improvement
• Demonstrates safety consciousness and strives to address safety concerns
• Detail oriented and quality-focused

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical components using lenses, fibers, mirrors, and lasers
• Assemble product per procedures, drawings or internal specs
• Repair or troubleshoot defective products
• Assist engineering in building and testing prototypes
• Perform data collection and data analysis as needed
• Test product performance
• Inspect and test optical components
• Perform inspections on components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies
• Document inspection reports and address findings with Quality, Product Design, and Manufacturing
• Other work related activities as assigned

Skills

Opto-mechanical

Fiber optics

Optical alignment

Inspection + measurement

Documentation

Independent work

Communication

Engineering drawings

Safety conscious

Detail oriented

Continuous improvement

Tools

Fixtures

Hand tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Height gauges

Job description

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

We are looking for an Opto-mechanical production technician to help prototype, build & test our products throughout the product life cycle.

What you’ll do:

• Perform various optical assemblies involving optical lenses, optical fiber, mirrors, lasers, etc.
• Assembly of product using procedures, drawings or internal specifications
• Repair/Troubleshoot defective product
• Assist engineering in building and testing prototypes
• Perform data collection and data analysis as needed
• Test product performance
• Inspect and or test optical components
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on various components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies
• Document inspection reports and collaborate with Quality, Product Design, and Manufacturing teams to address inspection findings
• Perform other work related activities as assigned

What you have:

• 3+ years of experience in opto-mechanical / fiber optics related field
• Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and microscopes
• Experience in performing visual inspections with or without microscope
• Experience in performing measurements using equipment such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, and height gauges.
• Ability to document and communicate inspection results in a detailed manner
• Demonstrated ability to achieve result independently and work well with others
• Great communication & computer skills, proactive, self-starter, great attention to detail and organized
• Good understanding of engineering principles
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and process procedures
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures closely while offering suggestions for continuous improvement
• Demonstrates safety consciousness and strives to address safety or process concerns when they arise
• Detail oriented and a strong mind set in quality work

Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

30 - 40 USD

Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future. Depending on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.