Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Object Oriented Search; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Object Oriented Search in Keene, NH seeks a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead design and analysis of precision systems combining mechanical, electrical, and optical components. You will create detailed drawings and specifications, validate assemblies, and work with manufacturing to transition designs to production.

The role emphasizes maintaining quality, regulatory compliance, and strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years designing and developing complex precision mecha/elec-mechanical systems.
• Strong GD&T, precision engineering, and manufacturing design experience.
• Experience with regulated environments and documentation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support precision electro-mechanical systems for advanced tech applications.
• Create innovative design concepts, evaluate solutions, troubleshoot challenges and ensure quality.
• Develop, analyze, and validate mechanical assemblies and integrated system designs.
• Produce engineering drawings, models, specifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mech, electrical, and optical tech.
• Perform analyses to assess feasibility, manufacturability, performance, cost, and schedule.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and system integration activities.
• Transition designs from concept to production with manufacturing and quality teams.
• Ensure activities comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Precision engineering

Mechanical design principles

GD&T

Electro-mechanical systems

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A rapidly growing High-tech and international Manufacturing Company in Keene, NH is currently hiring for a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to keep up with growth!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support precision electro-mechanical systems used in advanced technology applications.
• Create innovative design concepts, evaluate technical solutions, troubleshoot engineering challenges, and ensure product quality throughout development.
• Develop, analyze, and validate mechanical assemblies and integrated system designs.
• Produce and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, models, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, and optical technologies into complete system solutions.
• Perform engineering analyses to assess design feasibility, manufacturability, performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Support prototype development, product testing, validation, and system integration activities.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to transition designs from concept through production.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience designing and developing complex precision mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong background in precision engineering, mechanical design principles, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and designing products for advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience working within regulated industries and maintaining compliance with applicable documentation, security, or export control requirements is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical challenges, identify practical engineering solutions, and effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance technical requirements, business objectives, and project timelines.