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Sr. Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Velo3D · Fremont, CA · On-site

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About Velo3D

Design, print and produce critical metal parts with Velo3D. Backed by Bessemer.

About the role

The Senior Optical / Opto-Mechanical Engineer researches, develops, designs, tests, evaluates, and documents optical and opto-mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems, applying principles and techniques of optical and mechanical engineering to Velo3D's multi-laser metal additive manufacturing platforms. This position is responsible to work independently and as a member of a team supporting the development of capital equipment.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or higher
  • 6+ years of experience in Optical or Opto-Mechanical Systems Design and Development
  • Experience with optical design and analysis software, such as Zemax or CODE V
  • Experience with mechanical CAD, such as Solidworks
  • Experience with designing optical or laser systems for complex capital equipment in high value adding industries, such as additive, semiconductor, or photonics
  • Hands on experience with prototyping, aligning, calibrating, or troubleshooting complex optical or laser systems
More about this role

The Senior Optical / Opto-Mechanical Engineer researches, develops, designs, tests, evaluates, and documents optical and opto-mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems, applying principles and techniques of optical and mechanical engineering to Velo3D's multi-laser metal additive manufacturing platforms. This position is responsible to work independently and as a member of a team supporting the development of capital equipment. Candidates with less than the experience listed below may be considered at a level commensurate with their experience.

  • Design and document optical and opto-mechanical systems and components, such as laser beam delivery assemblies, scan lenses, galvanometer scan heads, beam combiners/splitters, and protective windows.
  • Propose specifications, create test plans, and conduct validation for optical and opto-mechanical designs.
  • Maintain and create optical layout drawings, alignment/calibration procedures, and opto-mechanical schematics for current and future products.
  • Manage suppliers for prototype and production optical and photonic components.
  • Support supply chain for management of end-of-life and obsolescence of optical and laser...

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