Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer: Optical Assemblies

TE Connectivity; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design next-gen optical interconnect systems for AI and hyperscale data centers. You will develop precise optical assemblies, alignment fixtures, and manufacturing processes, addressing micron-level alignment in demanding environments.

Role requires hands-on opto-mechanical design, tolerance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with optical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams at a primarily on-site facility in NY.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Mechanical, Optical, Physics or Mechatronics.
• 5–8 years in opto-mechanical engineering or related tech.
• Hands-on experience with optical systems or precision assemblies.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD; Zemax/Code V desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design precision fixtures and alignment tooling for optical components.
• Develop housings, connector systems and optical subassemblies.
• Perform optical and mechanical tolerance analysis for manufacturability.
• Lead prototyping from concept to production-ready designs.
• Create drawings, CAD models, test protocols, FMEAs and reports.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Continuous Learning

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Optical Engineering

BS in Physics

BS in Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Zemax

Code V

Job description

TE Connectivity is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design next-gen optical interconnect systems for AI and hyperscale data centers. You will develop precise optical assemblies, alignment fixtures, and manufacturing processes, addressing micron-level alignment in demanding environments.

Role requires hands-on opto-mechanical design, tolerance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with optical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams at a primarily on-site facility in NY.