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Opto-Mechanical Engineer
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Are you passionate about turning optical concepts into robust, manufacturable hardware?
We’re looking for an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design, analyse, prototype, and integrate precision optical and photonic assemblies.
What you’ll be doing:
- Design precision mechanical components and assemblies for optical systems, including mounts, housings, brackets, and alignment stages using SolidWorks
- Use Zemax to model optical systems, assess tolerances, and ensure mechanical designs meet optical performance requirements
- Translate optical requirements into practical, manufacturable mechanical designs
- Carry out tolerance stack-ups and assess the impact of manufacturing variation on optical alignment and performance
- Build and test prototypes in a hands-on laboratory environment
- Support fibre-to-chip and free-space optical alignment and integration
- Investigate mechanical and thermal effects such as drift, deformation, stress, and misalignment
- Work closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure designs are suitable for production and assembly
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What we’re looking for:
- Hands-on experience with SolidWorks for mechanical design and drafting
- Experience with Zemax or similar optical design and simulation software
- Strong understanding of optics fundamentals, including alignment, tolerancing, focusing, and beam propagation
- Experience in opto-mechanical, mechanical, or optical engineering, either professionally or through substantial project work
- Experience with mechanical and optical tolerance analysis
- Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes, laboratory equipment, and manufacturing processes
- A practical, methodical approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting
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