Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Semiconductor - 045QE

About the role

Quartus Engineering Incorporated is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for various clients and industries. They employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in areas like optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. Quartus combines these capabilities with design, prototype, integration, and testing to deliver solutions of exceptional value to their clients.

Essential Job Functions

• Design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies and sub-systems for a diverse range of applications such as laser annealing, defect detection, precision positioning, high speed timing, bow and warp measurement
• Create detailed drawings and instructions for production
• Perform risk and tolerance analysis and conduct subsystem FMEA's (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Build a tolerance budget for each component
• Document technical aspects (models, CAD drawings, simulations, BOMs, etc.)
• Work closely with program manager and customer on technical requirements
• Manage multiple tasks and projects independently, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Mentor and assist junior engineers
• Develop project plans, proposals, and schedules
• Prepare PowerPoint slides for customer design reviews

Location

The position is based in San Diego, CA with a hybrid schedule. The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.

What are we looking for?

• A BS and/or MS in Mechanical or similar Engineering field and/or equivalent experience
• 6 - 15 years of experience in:
• Opto-mechanical design and integration for high performance optical systems in challenging environments
• Optical system design and opto-mechanical packaging
• Design of electromechanical mechanisms
• Design of precision mechanics (kinematic mounts)
• Precision motion control (nice to have)
• Heat transfer and design of thermal management solutions
• GD&T application per ASME Y14.5M
• Design using CAD/CAE software (Solidworks preferred)
• Design validation using proper finite element analysis techniques
• Familiarity with optical raytracing software (eg. Zemax, CodeV, etc.) is a plus
• Experience with optical drawing creation (ISO 10110 preferred)
• Experience with optical alignment techniques in a lab setting
• Experience in semiconductor equipment design or implementation
• Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Compensation and Benefits

Pay ranges for Opto-Mechanical Senior Engineer and Opto-Mechanical Lead Engineer positions are provided. Quartus offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match. Referral eligibility is Tier 2.

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing comprehensive benefits.