What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Mechanical Engineer (R&D Team) position at Macpower Digital Assets Edge (MDA Edge)?
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
- This position is within a leading Semiconductor Infrastructure Solutions (SIS) organization.
- We design and manufacture laser interferometry systems, precision optical components, complex monolithic optics (CMOs), and advanced electronic measurement solutions.
- Our systems deliver high precision across a wide dynamic range with multiple degrees of freedom, ensuring top-tier accuracy in both air and vacuum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, develop, test, and launch solutions for nextgeneration metrology products.
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians on systems that include lasers, polarizing optics, fiber optics, precision mechanics, and electronics.
- Develop precision instruments incorporating optics, lasers, or related components.
- Specify manufacturing tools and processes alongside concurrent product development.
- Transform concepts and strategies into structured R&D projects.
- Make critical technical decisions that support customer success through product innovation.
- Minimum 7 years of experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
- Proven experience taking concepts from prototype through volume production.
- Deep knowledge of precision mechanical design principles for tools and products.
- Expertise in one or more of the following: kinematic design, optics, adhesives, vacuum systems, precision machining.
- Selfmotivated and able to independently translate objectives into results with consistent schedule delivery.
- Proficient with CAD tools (experience in Siemens NX) and FEA analysis (experience in ANSYS).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in teams at all levels.
- Direct design experience with precision optomechanical products such as lasers, interferometers, or fiberoptic collimators.
- Familiarity with optical design principles and raytracing software (Zemax, FRED, or equivalent).
- Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or precision motion controls.
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or similar.
Salary : $140,000 - $195,000
