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This role will sit at the intersection of mechanical design, optics, and manufacturing, helping us translate optical designs into robust, manufacturable hardware.\nYou will take ownership of designing and validating opto-mechanical assemblies, including mounts, and alignment structures for optical and photonic components. You will work closely with Hardware, and manufacturing engineering teams as well as vendors from across the world to ensure designs are optically sound, mechanically robust, and ready for scalable production.\nThis is a highly hands-on engineering role suited to someone comfortable moving between CAD design, optical modelling, and physical prototyping and testing. You will be expected to troubleshoot mechanical and optical integration issues, iterate on designs quickly, and help establish repeatable, production-ready opto-mechanical solutions. Fresh graduates with strong relevant project, internship, or academic experience are welcome to apply.\nWhat you'll be doing\nDesign opto-mechanical components and assemblies (mounts, housings, brackets, alignment stages) using SolidWorks\n\nModel and analyse optical systems and tolerances using Zemax\n\nTranslate optical design requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs\n\nPerform tolerance analysis to ensure optical alignment and performance across manufacturing variation\n\nBuild and test prototypes to validate opto-mechanical designs against optical performance targets\n\nSupport fibre-to-chip and free-space alignment integration for photonic assemblies\n\nWork closely with manufacturing team and vendors to ensure designs are suitable for production and assembly\n\nInvestigate and resolve mechanical or thermal issues affecting optical performance (e.g. misalignment, drift, stress-induced effects)\n\nCreate and maintain design documentation, drawings, and version-controlled files\n\nCollaborate with suppliers on machining, coatings, and assembly processes\n\nSupport root cause analysis for opto-mechanical failures identified in test or field use\n\nWhat we're looking for\nProficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design and drafting (2+ years of hands-on experience)\n\nExperience with Zemax or similar optical design/simulation software (2+ years of hands-on experience)\n\nSolid understanding of optics fundamentals (alignment, tolerances, beam propagation, focusing)\n\nSome industrial, internship, or substantial project experience in opto-mechanical, mechanical, or optical engineering\n\nAbility to perform tolerance stack-up analysis for optical and mechanical systems\n\nComfortable working hands-on in laboratory and prototyping environments (hands-on lab /manufacturing experience)\n\nStrong troubleshooting mindset with a practical, iterative approach to engineering\n\nAbility to communicate clearly with cross-functional engineering teams\n\nAble to travel to vendor sites to transfer knowledge and troubleshoot problems.\n\nEven better if you have\nExperience with photonic or semiconductor packaging and assembly\n\nFamiliarity with fibre alignment, free-space optics, or laser-based systems\n\nExperience with thermal or structural analysis (FEA) as it relates to optical performance\n\nExposure to manufacturing or production environments\n\nUnderstanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and its application to precision optical assemblies\n\nFamiliarity with material selection for optical and thermal stability\n\nWe are open to candidates from Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related technical disciplines. 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