Opto Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
Position Overview
In this Opto-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer role, you will play a key part in bridging optical design and manufacturing. As an entry-level engineer (0–3 years experience), you will work under senior engineers to ensure our lens and camera module products are designed for manufacturability and meet rigorous quality standards.
Job Responsibilities
Design- Design optical and mechanical components and assemblies- Perform tolerance sensitivity analysis and yield optimization- Complete mechanical drawing drafting based on product specifications- Create fixtures for camera module assembly and manufacturing equipment- Support FEA, athermalization, and stray light analyses
Characterization- MTF testing and characterization of camera lenses- Image quality testing including dynamic range, resolution, stray light- Environmental reliability testing with our temperature chamber, thermal shock chamber, vibration table, IPx9 water jet, IP6X dust chamber, salt spray
Manufacturing- Run and debug fully automated lens assembly machine- Complete MTF test equipment changeover for quality department- Set up semi-automated glue machines for camera module- Support manufacturing process flow optimization- Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to author test reports and work‑instructions
The Position Qualifications are:
- B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Optical/Opto-Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field- Strong familiarity with CAD software such as Autodesk or Solidworks- Knowledge of GD&T and strength in tolerancing- 0-3 of experience at a hardware or manufacturing company- US Citizen or Authorized to work in the US without additional company sponsorship
Your Application will be stronger if you have any of the following:
- Worked in a manufacturing environment- Worked in a machine shops- Experience 3D printing- Created parts with prototyping companies such as Protolabs/Xometry/Oshcut- Understanding of opto-mechanical FEA- Experience with FRED and/or Zemax/Code V- Knowledge of MATLAB/Python data analysis- Understanding of Statistical Process Control- Familiarity with optics concepts such as MTF
Position Details
- Location: This position is based in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA. Our facility is in the light industrial area of Kearny Mesa, about 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego and 20 minutes from the beach.- On-Site Requirement: This is not a remote or hybrid role – the engineer will be expected to work on-site 8 hours/day 5 days a week to collaborate with the team and work directly with hardware and equipment.
BenefitsCommonlands LLC offers a competitive salary with a full benefits package. Our benefits include:- Health insurance plans: Medical, dental, and vision- Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick time- Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 4% company matching contributions
Additional Perks: - Free access to a full 2500sqft gym in our office park- Access to a golf simulator
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In this Opto-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer role, you will play a key part in bridging optical design and manufacturing. As an entry-level engineer (0–3 years experience), you will work under senior engineers to ensure our lens and camera module products are designed for manufacturability and meet rigorous quality standards.
Job Responsibilities
Design- Design optical and mechanical components and assemblies- Perform tolerance sensitivity analysis and yield optimization- Complete mechanical drawing drafting based on product specifications- Create fixtures for camera module assembly and manufacturing equipment- Support FEA, athermalization, and stray light analyses
Characterization- MTF testing and characterization of camera lenses- Image quality testing including dynamic range, resolution, stray light- Environmental reliability testing with our temperature chamber, thermal shock chamber, vibration table, IPx9 water jet, IP6X dust chamber, salt spray
Manufacturing- Run and debug fully automated lens assembly machine- Complete MTF test equipment changeover for quality department- Set up semi-automated glue machines for camera module- Support manufacturing process flow optimization- Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to author test reports and work‑instructions
The Position Qualifications are:
- B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Optical/Opto-Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field- Strong familiarity with CAD software such as Autodesk or Solidworks- Knowledge of GD&T and strength in tolerancing- 0-3 of experience at a hardware or manufacturing company- US Citizen or Authorized to work in the US without additional company sponsorship
Your Application will be stronger if you have any of the following:
- Worked in a manufacturing environment- Worked in a machine shops- Experience 3D printing- Created parts with prototyping companies such as Protolabs/Xometry/Oshcut- Understanding of opto-mechanical FEA- Experience with FRED and/or Zemax/Code V- Knowledge of MATLAB/Python data analysis- Understanding of Statistical Process Control- Familiarity with optics concepts such as MTF
Position Details
- Location: This position is based in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA. Our facility is in the light industrial area of Kearny Mesa, about 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego and 20 minutes from the beach.- On-Site Requirement: This is not a remote or hybrid role – the engineer will be expected to work on-site 8 hours/day 5 days a week to collaborate with the team and work directly with hardware and equipment.
BenefitsCommonlands LLC offers a competitive salary with a full benefits package. Our benefits include:- Health insurance plans: Medical, dental, and vision- Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick time- Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 4% company matching contributions
Additional Perks: - Free access to a full 2500sqft gym in our office park- Access to a golf simulator
Apply Now