Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - Optical Sensors

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer – Optical Sensors

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of industry experience in Opto-Mechanical Design
Strong background in mechanical engineering, optics, mounting of optical components and packaging
Skilled in the use of solid modeling CAD tools (ideally CATIA)
Experience with optical analysis, including sequential and non-sequential analysis, using Zemax or equivalent tool
Experience working directly with and managing relationships with suppliers, ideally automotive OEMs and/or Asia-based Contract Manufacturers
Proven Strong analytical and hands-on engineering skills;
Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009
Ability to work in a hands-on prototyping and test environment
Excellent oral, written, and communication communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience conducting FEA thermal/ structural analysis, ideally with ANSYS Workbench

Designing and validating opto-mechanical enclosures that achieve or exceed performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements for next generation automotive sensors
Collaborating with Contract Manufacturers to kick off mass production tooling and complete engineering builds leading up to the start of high volume production
Performing, documenting, and presenting engineering analysis and testing of opto-mechanical sensor performance
Hands-on Prototyping and validating next generation automotive sensors
Presenting, documenting and educating others regarding mechanical and optical architectural decisions made
Directing junior-level engineers, assisting senior-level engineers, and cross-functional supporting teams on various projects
Creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering BOMs in CATIA 3DX
Performing basic structural/thermal analysis using both hand calculations and FEA
Support evaluating and characterizing optical elements and mounts
Implement geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009 in 2D specifications