R&D Technician Opto-Mechanical

Aeva, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeva, Inc. in Mountain View, California, is seeking an Opto-mechanical production technician to prototype, build and test products throughout the life cycle. You will assemble optical components, align optics, and help bring next‑gen LiDAR hardware to reality.

The role emphasizes hands‑on fabrication, data collection, testing, inspection and collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing. Strong attention to detail and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of opto-mechanical / fiber optics experience.
• Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and microscopes.
• Experience in performing visual inspections with or without microscope.
• Experience in measurements using calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, and height gauges.
• Ability to document and communicate inspection results in detail.
• Able to work independently and with others.
• Strong communication, proactive and well organized.
• Good understanding of engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and procedures.
• Suggest improvements and follow instructions with safety focus.
• Detail oriented with quality mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical components and subsystems per drawings or specs.
• Assemble products using procedures and specifications.
• Repair or troubleshoot defective products.
• Assist engineering in building and testing prototypes.
• Collect and analyze data as needed.
• Test product performance.
• Inspect optical components and assemblies.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Document inspection reports and communicate findings with QA, Design, Manufacturing.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Opto-mechanics

Fiber optics

Optical alignment

Inspection

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Fixtures

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

$30 - $40 an hour

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.

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