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Freeform · 16 hours ago

Opto-Mechanical Build Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $200K/yr

2+ years exp

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world. The Opto-Mechanical Build Engineer will lead the development and deployment of custom opto-mechanical systems for advanced metal 3D printing systems, focusing on building, assembling, and integrating these systems.

3D TechnologyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

Build, assemble, align, and deploy complex opto-mechanical systems

Develop procedures for scaling in-house opto-mechanical build processes from prototype to volume production

Integrate high power lasers and high-speed camera solutions

Design mechanical solutions to integrate optical design with precision and repeatability

Create drawings specifically to opto-mechanical GD&T standards

Establish and own the precision alignment process including method, procedure, and software used

Perform test and characterization of optical performance including process, equipment selection, and passing criteria

Work closely with process engineering team to solve physics-based interdependencies

Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop a robust and scalable system architecture

Qualification

Opto-mechanical systemsMechanical engineeringOptical engineeringCAD experienceHigh power lasersImage processingCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics, and 2 years of hands-on professional experience; or a Master's degree in one of these disciplines and at least one hands-on opto-mechanical internship

Hands-on experience with opto-mechanical systems (build, assembly, alignment, etc.)

CAD experience, including GD&T and detailed drawing documentation as it relates to opto-mechanics

Strong mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals