Senior Optical and Opto-Mechanical Systems Engineer

Velo3D, Inc.; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) employer contributions

Job summary

Velo3D, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Optical / Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design and document optical and opto-mechanical systems for multi-laser metal additive manufacturing platforms. You will validate designs, create layouts, and coordinate suppliers across development and production efforts.

You will support integration with hardware, software, and process teams, drive improvements, and lead small-to-mid projects from concept to production in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or higher.
• 3+ years of experience in Optical or Opto-Mechanical Systems Design and Development (6+ years for Senior).
• Experience with optical design and analysis software, such as Zemax or CODE V.
• Experience with mechanical CAD, such as Solidworks.
• Experience with designing optical or laser systems for complex capital equipment in high value adding industries, such as additive, semiconductor, or photonics.
• Hands on experience with prototyping, aligning, calibrating, or troubleshooting complex optical or laser systems.
• Working knowledge of laser beam delivery hardware, such as beam expanders, scan lenses, galvanometer scanners, dynamic focusing units, or beam combining/splitting optics.
• Good experience in opto-mechanical design including GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and quality detail drawing documentation.
• Familiarity with laser safety standards, such as IEC 60825.
• Systems level thinker with experience working on complex optical and mechanical systems.
• High level of commitment to contribute to a positive, high-paced and results-oriented work environment.
• Willing and able to work “hands-on” to build, integrate, align, and test newly developed optical systems and/or subsystems.
• Self-driven and independent thinking. Ability to work independently.
• Strong desire to work for a company on disruptive technologies and make it a success.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and document optical and opto-mechanical systems and components, such as laser beam delivery assemblies, scan lenses, galvanometer scan heads, beam combiners/splitters, and protective windows.
• Propose specifications, create test plans, and conduct validation for optical and opto-mechanical designs.
• Maintain and create optical layout drawings, alignment/calibration procedures, and opto-mechanical schematics for current and future products.
• Manage suppliers for prototype and production optical and photonic components.
• Support supply chain for management of end-of-life and obsolescence of optical and laser components.
• Provide optical engineering expertise in support of other job functions, including hardware/software/process engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field service.
• Conduct system level integration and validation of designs (testing and troubleshooting).
• Drive continuous improvement related to enhancing optical performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Drive full documentation of design including BOM, drawings, and procedures.
• Oversee and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, alignment, calibration, installation, and repair of optical and opto-mechanical systems.
• Manage small to mid-sized projects from concept to production.
• Collaborate in a team environment working with Hardware, Software, and Process.
• Participate in team and other assigned meetings.

Skills

3+ years experience in optical systems

6+ years for senior level

Hands-on prototyping/testing

GD&T/tolerance stack-up

Laser safety IEC 60825

Systems thinking

Multi-laser systems

Fiber laser systems

FMEA/ISO12100 awareness

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical/Physics/Mechanical engineering

Tools

Zemax

CODE V

SolidWorks

Job description

Velo3D, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Optical / Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design and document optical and opto-mechanical systems for multi-laser metal additive manufacturing platforms. You will validate designs, create layouts, and coordinate suppliers across development and production efforts.

You will support integration with hardware, software, and process teams, drive improvements, and lead small-to-mid projects from concept to production in a fast-paced environment.