Opto-Mechanical Build Engineer

The role

You will lead the development and deployment of custom opto-mechanical systems for metal 3D printing systems. You will build, assemble, align, and integrate hardware including high-power lasers and high-speed cameras.

What you will do

• Build, assemble, align, and deploy complex opto-mechanical systems.
• Develop procedures for scaling in-house opto-mechanical build processes from prototype to volume production.
• Integrate high power lasers and high-speed camera solutions.
• Design mechanical solutions to integrate optical design with precision and repeatability.
• Create drawings specifically to opto-mechanical GD&T standards.
• Establish and own the precision alignment process including method, procedure, and software used.
• Perform test and characterization of optical performance including process, equipment selection, and passing criteria.
• Work closely with process engineering team to solve physics-based interdependencies.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop a robust and scalable system architecture.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics/Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics, and 2 years of hands-on professional experience; or a Master's degree in one of these disciplines and at least one
• Hands-on experience with opto-mechanical systems (build, assembly, alignment, etc.).
• CAD experience, including GD&T and detailed drawing documentation as it relates to opto-mechanics.
• Strong mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in optical engineering or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with high power lasers (tens to hundreds of watts).
• Experience designing optics for industrial systems such as semiconductor (i.e. etching), laser cutting, long distance laser communication, etc.
• Basic understanding of image and signal processing.
• Knowledge of motion control and kinematics.
• Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems.

Benefits

• Significant stock option packages
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Relocation assistance provided
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events

About the company

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts. Their vertically integrated facility in Hawthorne brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof.