Mechanical Engineer

Optikos, LLC.•Wakefield, MA

12d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optikos is seeking an early-career, talented, and creative mechanical engineer to join our growing business of optical system development. You will join a diverse engineering staff and develop new and cutting-edge products for our customers and for the Optikos product line. Our small company atmosphere (90+ employees) is ideal for those engineers who enjoy the full gamut of product development, from conceptualization, modeling and simulation, to prototyping and laboratory testing. You will build the products you design and see them manufactured for use in consumer, industrial, medical, and aerospace applications. Optikos specializes in taking on interesting and challenging projects, and we are eager to add talent to our exceptional team! A successful candidate has a solid foundation of mechanical knowledge, a passion for mechanical design, and an eagerness to learn anything and everything about mechanical engineering. You must be creative and inquisitive, a quick learner, receptive to feedback, and willing to learn on the job.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or greater) in engineering, sciences, or related field (Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience preferred).
2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably including customer interactions and experience with optical system design and manufacture.
Experience using SolidWorks to design and make detailed part and assembly drawings (SolidWorks certification is a plus).
Experience using PLM workflows (SolidWorks desired) to control design and drawing revisions.
Knowledge and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ensure form, fit, and function of parts and assemblies.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to quickly grasp and utilize technical concepts.
Ability to manage priorities and optimally work in a fast-paced, challenging environment with deadlines.
Highly motivated individual capable of independent direction, problem solving and troubleshooting.
Attention to detail, capable of following written instructions.
Demonstrable experience in the use of SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Enjoys hands-on work in the lab. It is routine to build and test your own designs.
US citizenship or a permanent residency visa is required.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
Perform engineering calculations and analyses (stress, thermal, tolerance) to validate designs.
Create detailed drawings and specifications for manufacturing and assembly.
Collaborate with electrical and optical engineers to integrate mechanical designs into complete systems.
Support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure product performance.
Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes for cost-effectiveness and reliability.
Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Provide technical support to production and quality teams during product launch and lifecycle.
Project-manage deliverables across project teams and ensure strong communication.
Ability to communicate between an interdisciplinary team of engineers.