Mechanical Engineer II - 102QE

Quartus Engineering•San Diego, CA

20d•$78,166 - $130,277•Hybrid

About The Position

Quartus Engineering Incorporated is hiring a Mechanical Engineer II for its Applied Photonics sector, which develops products and custom optical and metrology solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Based in San Diego, California, this role follows a hybrid schedule that may change based on business needs. The engineer will design and develop robust mechanical systems for high-performance applications, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams on projects involving metrology, semiconductor equipment, and industrial automation. The role spans the project lifecycle, from concept and design through build, test, and integration.

Requirements

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of professional experience in high-precision mechanical design.
Strong fundamentals in thermal expansion and designing for thermal stability.
Strong fundamentals in GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and degrees of freedom/kinematic constraint.
Strong fundamentals in design for manufacturability.
Strong CAD modeling skills; SolidWorks is preferred.
Experience validating designs using structural and thermal finite element analysis.
Demonstrated ability to take a design from concept through fabrication and test.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating precision motion systems, including stages, hexapods, and actuators, and working with motion control.
Experience with metrology, semiconductor, or industrial automation equipment.
Experience designing for dimensional stability and vibration isolation.
Familiarity with opto-mechanical design or optical system integration.
Hands-on experience with assembly, alignment, or test.

Responsibilities

Design and develop precision mechanical assemblies and subsystems.
Select, specify, and integrate motion and automation components such as linear and rotary stages, hexapods, actuators, and sensors.
Design and build prototypes and create detailed drawings and production instructions.
Support assembly, integration, and testing in the lab or at customer sites.
Perform risk and tolerance analyses and lead subsystem FMEAs.
Develop tolerance budgets and drive design decisions at the component and assembly levels.
Perform structural and thermal analyses to validate designs.
Own technical documentation, including models, CAD drawings, simulations, and bills of materials.
Work directly with program managers and customers to define and flow down technical requirements.
Execute projects independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews.