Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (100% On-site)
Experience: 2 4 Years
Duration: 12+ Months
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen / Green Card only

Role Overview

This role focuses on designing and developing precision mechanical systems used for test and calibration of advanced optical and vision-based products. The work supports manufacturing and new product introduction for high-performance imaging systems such as optical assemblies, vision modules, and display-related hardware. The position is hands-on, highly collaborative, and rooted in real-world manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical assemblies and subsystems for test and calibration equipment

• Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and assemblies using SolidWorks

• Support development of opto-mechanical fixtures, alignment tools, and precision mechanisms

• Collaborate closely with product design, test software, process engineering, and manufacturing teams

• Translate product requirements into reliable, manufacturable equipment designs

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including specifications, BOMs, assembly procedures, and maintenance guides

• Participate in design reviews, tolerance analysis, and failure investigations

• Improve equipment performance related to accuracy, repeatability, reliability, and throughput

• Support prototype builds, debugging, and validation testing in lab and factory environments

• Assist with transition of equipment designs from development to production

Required Qualifications

• 2 4 years of hands-on experience in mechanical or equipment design

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for part and assembly design

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline

• Experience designing equipment for medium to high-volume manufacturing environments

• Exposure to precision mechanical or opto-mechanical systems

• Experience supporting new product development and production ramp activities

• Strong documentation skills, including engineering specs, assembly instructions, and maintenance documentation

Preferred Experience

• Background in optical, imaging, or vision-based systems

• Experience with tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and precision alignment mechanisms

• Familiarity with test equipment development or calibration systems

• Hands-on experience working in manufacturing or production support settings

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