Opto Mechanical Engineer

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
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
Apply today or contact Gemma for more information