Senior Optical-Mechanical Engineer: Precision Systems Design

UNAVAILABLE; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 122,850 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bruker is seeking an Optical-Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the United States. You will design, develop, and optimize optical-mechanical systems and components, collaborating with cross‑functional engineering groups to deliver high‑performance solutions for microscopy illumination and imaging.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering and optics, hands‑on testing, and experience with Zemax and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics or related field.
• 5 years experience in optical-mechanical systems.
• Proficiency converting Zemax designs to mechanical.
• SolidWorks experience; SolidEdge a plus.
• GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with optical measurement equipment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design precision components, modules, and subsystems focused on optic mounting, actuating, and alignment for microscopy illumination and imaging.
• Account for stability and reproducibility, mitigating thermal and vibration effects, material properties of optical elements and machine parts, and proper adhesives and lubricants under varying environmental conditions for robustness.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies by encompassing mechanical engineering principles and best practices.
• Design for manufacturability and serviceability.
• Perform stack up and tolerance analysis to ensure proper fit and function of assemblies under extreme operating conditions.
• Develop and test prototypes to validate design concepts and project requirements.
• Collaborate with optical engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, systems engineers, software engineers, and manufacturing teams to integrate optical-mechanical systems into larger systems or products.
• Participate in and lead design reviews to obtain peer-oriented design assessments throughout design processes.
• Generate detailed component and assembly drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and build/inspection/test procedures.

Skills

Optics design

Mechanical engineering

Zemax to CAD

SolidWorks

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Optical measurement

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in ME/Optics/Physics

MS with 2 years experience

PhD preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidEdge

Zemax

Job description

Bruker is seeking an Optical-Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the United States. You will design, develop, and optimize optical-mechanical systems and components, collaborating with cross‑functional engineering groups to deliver high‑performance solutions for microscopy illumination and imaging.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering and optics, hands‑on testing, and experience with Zemax and SolidWorks.