The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will play a vital role in the growing engineering team at Wasatch Photonics. Key responsibilities will include design of optical benches, housings, accessories and jigs for benchtop and handheld spectrometers, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) products, and Hyperspectral Imaging. Products will be designed to meet varied regulatory and environmental requirements including laser safety and shock and vibration.
The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and Ph.D.-level scientists across multiple disciplines, including application engineers on spectroscopic measurements, electrical engineers on ground management and EMC, software engineers on product testing, manufacturing engineers on DFM and incoming inspection, etc.
Wasatch Photonics exists to bring innovation to help solve real world problems through Raman, NIR and fluorescence spectroscopy, and this position is key to bringing those goals to life. Ideal candidates will be excited at the prospect of working in a fast-paced development environment while juggling multiple ongoing projects and learning more about the physics, optics and chemistry underlying spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging and optical coherence tomography.
Location: This position is based in Morrisville, North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham’s Research Triangle Park). The position is primarily on-site and in-office, although occasional work-from-home time can be scheduled. Occasional domestic and international travel may be requested.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Design of optical benches, system housings, sampling accessories and manufacturing jigs for alignment and calibration
- Perform Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing analysis on new designs
- Participate in mechanical design reviews of new and modified assemblies
- Recommend appropriate selection of materials and manufacturing technologies
- Maintain drawing documentation, analyses and reports per ISO Quality Management process
- Communicate with multi-disciplinary teams and interact with technical experts in optics and electronics
Required Experience
- 10yrs experience in mechanical design using SolidWorks or other CAD tools
- Experience in optical systems including mounting and tolerancing of optical elements including lenses and fibers
- Experience creating assembly models, assembly drawings and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) and Engineering Change Management (ECNs)
- Experience releasing precision assemblies to production manufacturing with appropriate Work Instructions
Preferred Experience
- Experience developing and releasing medical devices
- Optical modeling in Zemax
- Design of Experiment (DoE) and Design Validation Testing (DVT) to ensure first-articles meet system requirements
- Experience translating customer / user requirements into system design requirements
- Regulatory compliance and safety testing including MILSTD 810 shock and vibration
- Use of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools, specifically Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) for design validation
Education/Skills
- BS/MS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related field
- Strong communication skills and positive attitude to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing and business teams to achieve performance metrics, project milestones and customer satisfaction
- Strong organization skills and ability to generate internal and customer-facing written documentation
- Self-motivated to work on multiple development projects simultaneously
Company Benefits Overview
- Healthcare, vision and dental coverage for employee and family
- 401(k) investment fund with employer matching
- Participation in target-based annual bonus plan
- Optional 9/80 workday schedule with flexible hours
- Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs
About Wasatch Photonics
We are a fast-growing company with several market-leading products with optics at its core. Key product areas from Wasatch Photonics include Raman Spectroscopy, Optical Coherence Tomography, Hyperspectral Imaging, Volume Phase Holographic Gratings, and Diffractive Optics. The Company is an ideal place for energetic and innovative individuals looking to grow a developing company with exceptional products in a fast-paced startup driven environment. Wasatch Photonics provides a collaborative and cordial environment, and sees the growth and development of its team members as integral for its success.
We are looking to expand our teams to support our continuing market expansion. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, growth driven environment with the latest technology, then we look forward to hearing from you and discussing what we might achieve together!
