Junior Opto-Mechanical Engineer – Enablence USA components, Inc – Fremont, CA

About Us:

Enablence is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative integrated optical products for the telecommunications, aerospace, and bio-chemical sensing industries. Enablence products are marketed globally and are critical to just about every fiber-optic network in the world. Our technology center has successfully developed photonic integrated circuits (PICs) used for 100G Transmit Optical Sub-Assembly (TOSA) and Receive Optical Sub-Assembly (ROSA) products. Enablence is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Enablence USA Components is set up with R&D and manufacturing. For more information, visit www.enablence.com.

Position Overview:

As a Junior Opto-Mechanical Engineer, you will support in designing optical components, R&D test setup, mechanical tooling and fixture for optical modules. You will be closely learn from and work with our R&D team to develop cutting edge optical products. You will report directly to Senior Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Modify and assist in designing mechanisms for positioning and aligning optics (focus, rotation, translation, tip and tilt).
• Modify and assist in designing and assembly of R&D test setups for prototypes.
• Modify and assist in designing mechanical tooling and fixtures used in the assembly of optical modules.
• Analyze the mechanical tolerances and thermal stability of optical assemblies using FEA and other analytical tools.
• Involve in developing alignment and assembly processes for optical instruments.
• Ability to understand and contribute standard process flows in a product development cycle.
• Participate in problem solving efforts across functions (eg. packaging, test, etc.).

Requirements:

• BS/Master Degree of Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience with researching design options, documenting findings, and performing trade studies.
• Experience with modification, verification, and maintenance of electrical/mechanical drawings, documentation, and parts lists.
• Ability to perform hands-on assembly of mechanical components and systems.
• Ability to work independently, effectively, and collaboratively in multidisciplinary team environments.
• Software skills in testing and test automation, Python, LabVIEW is a plus.
• Knowledge with Optics or Photonics is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Mechanical Engineering: 1 year