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Form of workSr. Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Santa Clara (on-site)
Job Term: Full-Time
The Opportunity:
The Opto-Mechanical Engineer will design optical systems for new production introduction (NPI), as well as opto-mechanical tooling in support of transfer-to-manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with other development engineers to create complex optical systems for new product development.
- Thermal management of industrial and scientific instrumentation.
- Familiarity with gas flow and pressure stability for sample measurements is a plus.
- Document and release designs into PLM systems. Structure BOMs and write ECOs to release new designs.
- Execute and refine build sequences specific to laser alignment, optics integration, optics alignment, and system calibration.
- Interact with other design teams' groups to adhere to design objectives and support the transfer of product/technologies for release to manufacturing.
- Participate in concept development, proposal quotes, detailed design, configuration definition, verification, qualification, manufacturing specification, and documentation of engineering activities, which lead to improved product, increased output and reduced cost.
- Test and qualify optical components and modules. Work with suppliers to improve incoming material quality and acceptance.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree with at least 7+ years of experience OR Master's Degree with at least 5+ years of experience in Mechanical or Optical Engineering or relevant science fields.
- Relevant laser industry experience, a plus.
- Expert proficiency in Solidworks software package.
- Familiarity with Arena PLM is a plus.
- Understanding of system level interactions between optics, electronics, and mechanical parts to enable effective problem solving at the system level down to the individual piece part level.
- Able to communicate effectively with peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, customers, vendors, and across cultures. Able to give effective technical presentations up to the Product Life Cycle (PLC) level.
- Abel to test and qualify optical components, electronics, modules. Able to work with suppliers to improve incoming material quality and acceptance.
- Able to read technical drawings, understand BOMs, and use a variety of precision testing and measuring instruments.
- Self-driven individual with keen technical ability, systematic approach, detail-oriented, excellent problem-solving skills, positive attitude, and strong team player.
Salary & Benefits:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 - $160,000. Your base salary and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualification, skills, and knowledge, level, and pay of other employees in similar positions.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
- Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- 401K
- Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
- On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)
About Picarro:
We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor on the basis of disability. Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters/agencies and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Picarro, Inc. at disabilityassistance@picarro.com for assistance.
