What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Mechanical Engineer position at Optikos, LLC?
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role architects complex precision mechanical systems that support
advanced optical and imaging products. The Principal Engineer provides
strategic technical direction, leads high-impact programs, mentors
engineering staff, and ensures mechanical designs meet performance,
reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives. This position
combines deep hands-on engineering expertise with cross-functional
Leadership And Long-term Technical Vision. Duties & Responsibilities
manufacturing, including: -System architecture and conceptualization
motorized mechanisms \--Lens and mirror mounts (large and small)
\--Flexures and kinematic mounts \--Metal castings, plastic moldings,
and additive manufacturing -Apply principles of Design for Manufacture
and support production systems and automated material handling. -Perform
FEA analysis (static, modal, thermal) to validate designs. -Utilize
SolidWorks or similar CAD software for detailed design work.
designs. -Mentor senior and junior engineers; elevate overall
engineering standards -Serve as a technical representative in high-level
customer or partner discussions Qualifications & Skills: -Bachelor\'s
degree in mechanical engineering; master\'s degree preferred. -15 years
of innovative work designing optomechanical assemblies and
opto-mechatronics. -Proven track record of precision mechanical system
development, including design, analysis, and product realization.
technologies or existing methods to solve complex design challenges.
management experience is a plus, but technical contribution is the
primary focus. About Optikos: For more than 40 years, Optikos has
provided innovative applications of optical technology, both products
and services, to commercial, government, and consumer products
organizations worldwide. The Optikos engineering team is the largest
independent optical engineering group in the world, managing all aspects
of instrument design, including optics, mechanics, electronics, and
software systems, in addition to our in-house IQ Lab Services to
benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems.
We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and
defense, industrial, and consumer markets. This is a 100% in-office
position located in our headquarters in Wakefield, Massachusetts. We
offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and
stimulating environment. Optikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected
Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not
sponsor employment visas for this position. If you need a reasonable
accommodation during the application or interview process, please
contact HR at imejia@optikos.com. We provide accommodations as required
by law.
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/684929 This
role architects complex precision mechanical systems that support
advanced optical and imaging products. The Principal Engineer provides
strategic technical direction, leads high-impact programs, mentors
engineering staff, and ensures mechanical designs meet performance,
reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives. This position
combines deep hands-on engineering expertise with cross-functional
Leadership And Long-term Technical Vision. Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design efforts for optical systems and instruments.
- Serve as a system architect for optomechanical assemblies and
manufacturing, including: -System architecture and conceptualization
- Modeling and simulation -Prototyping and laboratory testing -Design and
motorized mechanisms \--Lens and mirror mounts (large and small)
\--Flexures and kinematic mounts \--Metal castings, plastic moldings,
and additive manufacturing -Apply principles of Design for Manufacture
and support production systems and automated material handling. -Perform
FEA analysis (static, modal, thermal) to validate designs. -Utilize
SolidWorks or similar CAD software for detailed design work.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product
designs. -Mentor senior and junior engineers; elevate overall
engineering standards -Serve as a technical representative in high-level
customer or partner discussions Qualifications & Skills: -Bachelor\'s
degree in mechanical engineering; master\'s degree preferred. -15 years
of innovative work designing optomechanical assemblies and
opto-mechatronics. -Proven track record of precision mechanical system
development, including design, analysis, and product realization.
- Expert-level knowledge in mechanical engineering principles.
- Experience with FEA (static, modal, thermal). -Proficiency in
technologies or existing methods to solve complex design challenges.
- Strong communication skills to address technical issues with clarity
management experience is a plus, but technical contribution is the
primary focus. About Optikos: For more than 40 years, Optikos has
provided innovative applications of optical technology, both products
and services, to commercial, government, and consumer products
organizations worldwide. The Optikos engineering team is the largest
independent optical engineering group in the world, managing all aspects
of instrument design, including optics, mechanics, electronics, and
software systems, in addition to our in-house IQ Lab Services to
benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems.
We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and
defense, industrial, and consumer markets. This is a 100% in-office
position located in our headquarters in Wakefield, Massachusetts. We
offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and
stimulating environment. Optikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected
Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not
sponsor employment visas for this position. If you need a reasonable
accommodation during the application or interview process, please
contact HR at imejia@optikos.com. We provide accommodations as required
by law.