Senior R&D Engineer: Precision Metrology & Alignment

Opto-Alignment Technology, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Opto-Alignment Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to advance metrology and alignment systems from concept to prototype to release. The role is on-site at our Charlotte, NC headquarters, collaborating with production to translate designs into precision instruments.

You will build and test hardware, characterize motion systems, and analyze data in MATLAB, working with the team to ensure design control and quality throughout development.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical/Optical/Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of industry or applied-research experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for data analysis and scripting.
• Experience modeling dynamic systems in Simulink/Simscape.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, drawings with GD&T).
• Hands-on experience setting up and characterizing motion systems.
• Strong grounding in data analysis, statistics, and measurement uncertainty.
• Clear communicator who works well independently and in a small team.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop new metrology and alignment systems, from requirements and concept through prototype, test, and release
• Build and test prototypes in the lab, and integrate sensors with automated positioning systems
• Set up, tune, and characterize precision motion systems (linear and rotary stages, air bearings, encoders, and controllers), including accuracy, repeatability, and error-budget analysis
• Collect and analyze measurement data in MATLAB, and build reusable analysis tools
• Model and simulate system performance in MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape (including Simscape Multibody), and check models against measured hardware behavior
• Design precision mechanisms and fixtures using sound principles (exact constraint, stiffness, thermal stability)
• Support product design in SolidWorks, including parts, assemblies, drawings, and engineering changes under our ISO 9001 design control process
• Work with production, quality, and customers to turn requirements into working instruments

Skills

MATLAB

Lab testing

Motion systems

Data analysis

Communication

Scripting

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Simulink/Simscape

Simscape Multibody

Job description

Opto-Alignment Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to advance metrology and alignment systems from concept to prototype to release. The role is on-site at our Charlotte, NC headquarters, collaborating with production to translate designs into precision instruments.

You will build and test hardware, characterize motion systems, and analyze data in MATLAB, working with the team to ensure design control and quality throughout development.