Opto-Mechanical Build Engineer
at Freeform
- Work model
- Onsite
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
- Posted
- 17d ago
at Freeform
<h2><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">OPTO-MECHANI</span><span data-contrast="auto">CAL BUILD </span><span data-contrast="auto">ENGINEER</span></span></h2> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and deployment of custom opto-mechanical systems for the world’s most advanced metal 3D printing systems. You will establish and scale processes for how we build, assemble, align, and integrate opto-mechanical systems. You will work with high-power lasers, high-speed cameras, and other proprietary hardware and software to integrate novel capabilities. This is a hands-on role in which you will be expected to own hardware development, testing, and implementation yourself. Opto-mechanical systems lie at the heart of our technology, so this is a high-impact opportunity at a rapidly growing deep-tech company. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!</span></p> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sXfG6ssZ190?feature=shared" width="560" height="315"></iframe></p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build, assemble, align, and deploy complex opto-mechanical systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop procedures for scaling in-house opto-mechanical build processes from prototype to volume production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Integrate high power lasers and high-speed camera solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Design mechanical solutions to integrate optical design with precision and repeatability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create drawings specifically to opto-mechanical GD&T standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and own the precision alignment process including method, procedure, and software used.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform test and characterization of optical performance including process, equipment selection, and passing criteria.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with process engineering team to solve physics-based interdependencies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop a robust and scalable system architecture.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">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 opto-mechanical internship.</span></li> <li>Hands-on experience with opto-mechanical systems (build, assembly, alignment, etc.).</li> <li>CAD experience, including GD&T and detailed drawing documentation as it relates to opto-mechanics. </li> <li>Strong mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Master’s degree in optical engineering or mechanical engineering.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with high power lasers (tens to hundreds of watts).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience designing optics for industrial systems such as semiconductor (i.e. etching), laser cutting, long distance laser communication, etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Basic understanding of image and signal processing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of motion control and kinematics. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems