Senior Opto-Mechanical Systems Engineer

6 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States FreeForm Full time
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Freeform is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry with its software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories. As a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing custom opto-mechanical systems for our cutting-edge metal 3D printing systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and build complex opto-mechanical systems that meet the highest precision and quality standards.
  • Integrate high-power lasers and high-speed camera solutions to enable sophisticated closed-loop control.
  • Establish and own the precision alignment process, including method, procedure, and software used.
  • Work closely with our process engineering team to solve physics-based interdependencies.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop a robust and scalable system architecture.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in optics, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 7+ years of experience in opto-mechanical systems design and development.
  • CAD experience, including GD&T and detailed drawing documentation as it relates to opto-mechanics (ISO 10110).
  • Strong mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals.
  • Systems-level thinker with the ability to perform detailed work.
What We Offer:
  • Significant stock option packages.
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k).
  • Relocation assistance provided.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent.
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette.
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. Employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.



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