Vision Mechanical Engineer II

Cohu, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohu, Inc. in San Diego seeks a Mechanical/Optical Design Engineer to develop and integrate machine vision components in automated systems. You will design precision mechanical assemblies, mounts, enclosures and alignment mechanisms for cameras, optics and lighting.

The role requires 2+ years in optical machine vision, SolidWorks proficiency, GD&T and DFM/ DFA practices, plus strong communication and problem solving. Travel may be occasional as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or comparable degree; MS Mechanical Engineering preferred
• At least two or more years of practical experience developing and integrating optical machine vision systems (cameras, lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, lighting, strobed LED) in automated machinery environments
• Comfortable with large mechanical systems, hands-on, familiarity with industrial cameras and lighting for machine vision
• Proficient in design and modeling applications such as SolidWorks, GD&T, tolerance analysis, thermal considerations and design for manufacturing, sheet metal, machined parts, aluminum extrusions, tooling; knowledgeable in mechanical, electromechanical, optical, and automation troubleshooting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to train others; strong analytical skills; ability to manage multiple priorities; able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the project, including design, testing and integration as required
• Design precision mechanical assemblies for industrial machine vision systems
• Design camera mounts, optical fixtures, illumination assemblies, protective enclosures and precision alignment mechanisms
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Prototype and evaluate new mechanical concepts
• Support integration of cameras, optics, sensors and lighting into automated machinery
• Conduct root cause investigations for mechanical and system performance issues
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate commercial components
• Generate complete engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs and ECOs
• Support prototype builds, validation testing and manufacturing release

Skills

Hands-on

Strong communication

Multitasking

GD&T

Thermal considerations

Automation troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or comparable; MS preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

Participate in all phases of the project, including design, testing and integration as required.

Design precision mechanical assemblies for industrial machine vision systems.

Design camera mounts, optical fixtures, illumination assemblies, protective enclosures and precision alignment mechanisms.

Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T.

Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

Prototype and evaluate new mechanical concepts.

Support integration of cameras, optics, sensors and lighting into automated machinery.

Conduct root cause investigations for mechanical and system performance issues.

Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate commercial components.

Generate complete engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs and ECOs.

Support prototype builds, validation testing and manufacturing release.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or comparable degree; MS Mechanical Engineering preferred

Experience: At least two or more years of practical experience developing and integrating optical machine vision systems (experience with industrial cameras, lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, machine vision lighting, strobed LED illumination).Experience should include working in an automated machinery environment.

Skills/Technical Requirements: Comfortable with large mechanical systems, hands-on person, Familiarity with or interest in industrial cameras and lighting systems for machine vision.

Proficient in design and modeling applications such as Solidworks, GD&T, Tolerance analysis, Thermal considerations and design for Manufacturing, Sheet metal, Machined parts, Aluminum extrusions, Tooling. Knowledgeable in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Optical, and Automation Troubleshooting.

Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to provide direction or training to other team members; Strong analytical skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities; Ability to work independently

Job Conditions:

Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.

Physical Demands/Strengths:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer terminal.Use of keyboard

Protective Devices Required:

In required areas.

Job Info

• Job Identification 302553
• Posting Date 07/28/2026, 03:46 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 1st