Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Carbon, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon is seeking an optomechanical engineer to join the Hardware Team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will design, build, and sustain groundbreaking optical/mechanical systems for additive manufacturing, advancing from prototyping to production.

You'll collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and systems groups, drive vendor integration, and contribute to NPI, design iterations, and documentation while working onsite with flexible remote work during project phases.

Qualifications

• Required B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our Engineering team (Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems), conceptualize opto‑mechanical designs and maintain existing subassemblies. This will include working in the lab to build and test optics equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations, such as Sourcing, Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, Production, and Field Service to support released products, ensure continued production, and troubleshoot issues seen during assembly and in the field. This could include interfacing directly with vendors on technical issues.
• Perform engineering analysis of parts and assemblies that can include optics mounting strategies, detailed tolerance, thermal, stress, fatigue, lifetime, manufacturability, failure modes, and cost.
• Collaborate directly with cross‑functional teams to specify system requirements, implement designs, and troubleshoot issues.
• Create and maintain documentation (eg. drawings, ECOs, etc) to enable effective knowledge transfer throughout the company.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Experience in opto‑mechanical designs

Optical alignment & metrology

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

Job description

At Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions. Help us change the world and we will help you change yours. Job Description: At Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions. Help us change the world and we will help you change yours. Job Description: Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and molecular science, we are committed to delivering on the promise of 3D printing, enabling commercial customers to go beyond basic prototyping to 3D manufacturing. Our company is built on the idea that when diverse fields of study come together, we are able to solve challenging problems. You will be joining a diverse team with a dynamic culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions. We pride ourselves in developing an environment where we all can teach, learn, and grow together.

The Role

The Role As an optomechanical engineer on the Hardware Team, you will help us design, build, and sustain groundbreaking additive manufacturing solutions. This role is focused on developing and integrating our optical solutions to enable new architectures, as well as ensuring the continuous production of shipped systems. You will help drive vendor engagement when specifying, sourcing, and validating solutions, end-to-end. The Hardware team has a wide variety of responsibilities, including leading new product introduction (NPI) with Manufacturing, developing new product variations, designing new features for current products, and adapting current products for long-term production in a dynamic manufacturing environment. As a member of a tight‑knit and cross‑functional Hardware Team, you'd contribute ideas and develop practical solutions to an evolving list of never before seen challenges. Your work will help ensure that we deliver great products and delight our customers while changing the world of additive manufacturing. This is an in‑office role with an expectation of 4 to 5 days in our Sunnyvale, California HQ. Flexible working from home is allowed, and expected during different phases of our projects.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our Engineering team (Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems), conceptualize opto‑mechanical designs and maintain existing subassemblies. This will include working in the lab to build and test optics equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations, such as Sourcing, Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, Production, and Field Service to support released products, ensure continued production, and troubleshoot issues seen during assembly and in the field. This could include interfacing directly with vendors on technical issues.
• Perform engineering analysis of parts and assemblies that can include optics mounting strategies, detailed tolerance, thermal, stress, fatigue, lifetime, manufacturability, failure modes, and cost.
• Collaborate directly with cross‑functional teams to specify system requirements, implement designs, and troubleshoot issues.
• Create and maintain documentation (eg. drawings, ECOs, etc) to enable effective knowledge transfer throughout the company.

Skills and Requirements

• Required B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree.
• 3+ years of experience working on opto‑mechanical designs and sub‑systems.
• A strong mechanical engineering background with fluency in CAD and a solid understanding of dimensioning / tolerancing principles.
• Proficiency in Solidworks, OnShape, or similar CAD software.
• Experience developing specifications for optical/optomechanical/optoelectronic assemblies.
• Understanding of product quality metrics and methods including GD&T, DFMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Demonstrated experience in developing systems and processes for optical alignment and metrology for optical elements and optical systems preferred.
• Knowledge of precision optical/mechanical alignment tools and techniques.
• Please include your portfolio along with your resume.
• Experience in a production environment / comfort working with technicians on the manufacturing floor as well as in the lab.

Nice to Have

• Scripting and UI development expertise for automated alignment tools with motion control, sensors, and/or machine vision components.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/LabVIEW/Python preferred.
• Experience in a production environment / comfort working with technicians on the manufacturing floor as well as in the lab.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position.

Here at Carbon, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining salary.

The compensation bracket for this position is $187,400.00 - $273,600.00 (per year). In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $228,000.00, taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role.

Carbon also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs. For details on our total rewards package, visit https://www.carbon3d.com/about/life-at-carbon.

Carbon is a leader in 3D printing technology, enabling companies to develop superior products and bring them to market faster. The Carbon DLS process, utilizing state-of-the-art printers, advanced software, and high‑quality materials, empowers engineers and designers to surpass conventional expectations in product development. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Carbon is dedicated to advancing the future of manufacturing.

To learn more, visit www.carbon3d.com.