Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer: Precision Optics

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

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.