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Optigon · 5 hours ago

Hardware and Test Engineer

Somerville, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $110K/yr

0+ years exp

Optigon is an early-stage hardware startup focused on building advanced tools for clean-energy and optoelectronic materials. The Hardware and Test Engineer will support the design, manufacturing, and deployment of measurement tools, with responsibilities spanning product design, prototyping, and customer installations.

Clean EnergyManufacturingSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Design and iterate on mechanical components, fixtures, and assemblies

Develop custom hardware features and configurations for new measurements and customer use cases

Design and build automated test fixtures

Support system assembly, calibration, and testing

Manage and organize inventory

Source components and work with suppliers to manage parts and lead times

Support customer installations, training, and service visits around the globe

Contribute to improving internal workflows, documentation, and processes

Assist with general administrative and operational tasks

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering3D CADPrototypingSystems DebuggingHands-on WorkProcess ImprovementOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

0-5 Years of relevant experience in mechanical design, hardware, prototyping, or test engineering

Comfort with hands-on work assembling, troubleshooting, and iterating on physical systems

Experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion, Onshape, or similar)

Familiarity with common prototyping methods (machining, 3D printing, laser cutting)

Ability to understand and debug systems spanning mechanical, optical, and electrical components

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and take ownership in a small team setting

Preferred

Prior work or research experience related to materials characterization or metrology equipment, particularly for applications in photovoltaics, semiconductors, other optoelectronics, or energy materials

Basic coding skills (e.g., scripting, test automation, or data handling)

Interest in process improvement, documentation, or manufacturing scale-up