Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer Analyst

Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer Analyst

Industry: Advanced Optical Systems

Location: Rochester, NY (On-Site)

Travel: Approximately 10%

Reports to: Optical Systems Engineering Design Manager

Compensation: $110-135K Base Salary Bonus

About this Opportunity

Precision Talent Partners has partnered with an innovative U.S. manufacturer developing advanced optical systems that support cutting-edge technologies across aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, and scientific applications.

We're seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer Analyst who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while seeing their designs evolve from concept through production. This is a highly visible technical role where you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop precision optical assemblies used in mission-critical applications.

If you enjoy combining analytical engineering, mechanical design, simulation, and hands-on product development, this opportunity offers the chance to work on technology that makes a real impact.

Why This Role is Unique

• Design products supporting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and advanced imaging technologies.
• Work on projects that move from concept to production—not just analysis on paper.
• Collaborate with highly respected optical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and metrology engineers.
• Enjoy meaningful technical ownership with opportunities to lead customer design reviews.
• Join an organization known for innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities, monthly profit sharing, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, and retirement savings.

What You'll Do

• Lead or support the design of precision opto-mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Integrate optical components into precision mechanical systems while maintaining optical performance requirements.
• Perform structural and thermal simulations using ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar FEA tools.
• Interpret Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance (STOP) analysis results to optimize designs.
• Develop thermal models for advanced imaging and semiconductor applications.
• Design tooling and fixtures supporting assembly and environmental testing.
• Present engineering concepts and design reviews directly to customers.
• Support prototype builds and transition products into manufacturing.
• Collaborate across Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Optical Engineering, and Metrology throughout product development.
• Assist with supplier selection and component evaluation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Five or more years of experience in opto-mechanical design and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency using SolidWorks.
• Experience performing FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of thermal analysis and structural simulation.
• Knowledge of Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance (STOP) principles.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, or semiconductor equipment experience.
• Direct experience performing STOP analyses.
• Knowledge of Zemax OpticStudio.
• Understanding of ISO 10110 optical drawings and optical tolerancing.
• Experience with environmental qualification testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, etc.).
• Low-stress optical mounting and bonding experience.
• Technical leadership or program lead experience.

What Success Looks Like

This individual will become a key contributor on highly visible engineering programs, helping develop sophisticated optical systems while working alongside some of the industry's brightest engineers. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing analytical engineering with practical product development and wants to see their work move from concept into production.

Precision Talent Partners, LLC values diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Employment is at-will, and this job description does not constitute a contract of employment.