Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Description

Opto-Mechanical Engineer

About Avegant:

Avegant is a well-funded, venture-backed technology company developing the next-generation of light field displays.  We are pioneering innovative hardware and software solutions that will forever change how we learn, play, work and interact with each other. We’ve won multiple awards, our team is best in class, and we’re just getting started.

Avegant is about the journey of innovation, and we want to take you with us. If you think you have what it takes to be part of our incredible team, then come join us and be part of a company that is making mixed reality possible.

Overview:

Avegant is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to contribute to their cutting-edge near eye display technology. The position will be filled by a highly motivated individual with at least 5 years of experience in a design and production environment.  This position will be responsible for designing the packaging and mechanisms of optics for advanced vision systems. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a revolutionary consumer product from implementation of design through initial production and beyond. This position will work closely with our mechanical engineering, optical and industrial design teams.  This position reports to the Director Mechanical Engineering.  The job is based in Belmont, CA, and requires that you be onsite and not remote. 

Previous experience developing injection molded components and assembly design is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Design opto-mechanical components and mechanisms to enclose, retain, and maintain alignment of optical elements within system tolerance specifications
• Select materials for optical bench assembly based on optical alignment tolerance, manufacturing tolerances, temperature variation, and wear
• Work with mechanical and industrial design teams to meet ergonomic requirements
• Support operations as a technical resource on optics issues. Represent the optics development team during all engineering builds and production ramp-ups.
• Produce design documentation packages for vendors including optical and mechanical drawings with specification, tolerance, and special process steps.
• Create and manage BOMs, part orders, and prototype builds.
• Travel overseas may be required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, optical engineering, or in a related field of study, Master’s degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in both design and manufacturing of optical systems for consumer electronics products.
• Proficiency with using 3D modeling and 2D drafting with recent version of SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with optical design software.
• Direct experience participating in functional engineering teams and working with international OEM partners.