Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Crestron Electronics; Rockleigh (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Crestron Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and validate precision optical-mechanical and camera systems for advanced technology products.

You will collaborate with electrical, thermal, systems, and manufacturing teams throughout the lifecycle. The role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on engineering experience, and the ability to drive DFx initiatives while meeting quality and manufacturability targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Science preferred.
• 6-8 years experience opto-mechanical design in relevant industries.
• 5-7 years experience Optical system fundamentals (lenses, sensors, illumination).
• 5-7 years experience Precision tolerancing and alignment techniques.
• 5-7 year experience Materials and thermal effects in optical systems.
• Experience with CAD engineering design, CREO preferred.
• Ability to be onsite at Crestron Volvo drive campus 3 days per week in Rockleigh NJ (hybrid work arrangement).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies, including lenses, sensors, light guides, and enclosures, ensuring alignment with optical performance, mechanical integrity, thermal requirements, and manufacturability objectives.
• Support and perform testing, prototype builds, and validation of opto-mechanical systems to verify performance, reliability, and design requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners on fabrication processes, optical coatings, precision machining, and component quality to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues related to optical systems, vibration, thermal drift, and alignment by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective design solutions.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, including GD&T, for development, fabrication, inspection, and assembly.
• Conduct optical simulations and perform thermal and structural analyses to evaluate and optimize system performance.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

CAD design

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Science

Tools

CREO

Job description

At Crestron Electronics, Inc we build the technology that integrates technology.

We are proud to be the largest and most recognized brand in automation and control solutions, and the premier technology partner for fortune 500 businesses globally. Our products’ are integrated into new high-tech commercial buildings’ to include some of the most exciting real estate throughout the world. Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn and many others.

We are the leaders in the most exciting industry in the world!

Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings allow our clients to control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as Audio Visual, Lighting, Shading, Security, Building Management Systems and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security.

Overview

The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of precision optical-mechanical and Camera systems for advanced technology products. This role applies expertise in mechanical design, optical design, tolerance analysis, and product development to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that meet technical, quality, and manufacturability requirements.

Working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, the Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer partners with electrical, thermal, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through production release. The successful candidate combines strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on engineering experience to develop innovative opto-mechanical designs, support testing and validation activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies, including lenses, sensors, light guides, and enclosures, ensuring alignment with optical performance, mechanical integrity, thermal requirements, and manufacturability objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support system integration, prototype development, testing, and production readiness.
• Support and perform testing, prototype builds, and validation of opto-mechanical systems to verify compliance with performance, reliability, and design requirements. Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement design improvements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners on fabrication processes, optical coatings, precision machining, and component quality to ensure compliance with design specifications and performance requirements. Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives to improve product quality, enhance reliability, streamline production, and optimize overall cost.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues related to optical systems, vibration, thermal drift, and alignment by conducting root cause analysis, evaluating test data, and implementing corrective design solutions to improve system performance, stability, and reliability.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), to support the development, fabrication, inspection, and assembly of opto-mechanical components and systems. Participate in design reviews by presenting design concepts, evaluating technical risks, incorporating feedback, and ensuring designs meet performance, quality, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.
• Conduct optical simulations and perform thermal and structural analyses to evaluate and optimize system performance, identify potential design risks, and ensure optical alignment, stability, and functionality are maintained across operating and environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree - Mechanical Engineering - Required
• Masters Degree - Mechanical Science Degree - Preferred
• 6-8 years experience opto-mechanical design in relevant industries (e.g., imaging systems, AV hardware, photonics, medical devices, aerospace)
• 5-7 years experience Optical system fundamentals (lenses, sensors, illumination)
• 5-7 years experience Precision tolerancing and alignment techniques
• 5-7 year experience Materials and thermal effects in optical systems
• Experience with CAD engineering design, CREO preferred.
• Ability to be onsite at Crestron Volvo drive campus 3 days per week in Rockleigh NJ (hybrid work arrangement)

Crestron Electronics offers a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401K with company match, Paid Time Off, Holidays, On-site Amenities at NJ Headquarters & TX Facilities, Crestron Market Cafes, and Fitness Centers.

At Crestron Electronics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drive innovation. Crestron’s success hinges on continuing to build a workforce of unique individuals whose passion inspires us to create and revolutionize industry-leading products and services. There will always be more to accomplish, and at Crestron, we believe the best way forward is together.