Description
/Preferred Qualifications
Responsibilities
The LS-SWIFT Division seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to augment our Optomechanical Design team.
The selected engineer will own developing mechanical subassemblies, covering the complete design process from requirements specification to feasibility studies, analysis, and FEA modeling, conceptual and detailed design, and drawing using ProE, procurement and inspection of prototype parts, prototype assembly and testing, system integration, and handoff to manufacturing. A particular focus of this position will be analytical and experimental validation and optimization of challenging mechanisms and optomechanical designs.
Required qualifications:
- Solid mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, and fabrication methods.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Beginner to expert-level experience in using FEA - structural, thermal, and CFD.
- Hands-on lab tests, automated data acquisition, and data analysis.
- Experience with CAD, preferably Pro Engineer. Experience in using the FEA package, preferably ANSYS.
Experience in several of these areas is desirable but not required: precision mechanics, mechanisms, nano motion actuators, optomechanical systems, optics, optics alignment, design of semiconductor equipment or similar instruments, PCB packaging and thermal analysis, machine tools, motion controls, data acquisition, and measurement instrumentation
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years.
Base Pay Range: $92,400.00 - $157,100.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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