Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Sea-Bird Scientific

Hach•Bellevue, WA

22h•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sea-Bird Scientific is the world’s largest developer and manufacturer of products for the measurement of salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, nutrients and other related oceanographic parameters in marine waters. These tools are used around the world by ocean researchers, resource managers, and key industries engaged in offshore exploration and ocean resource utilization. Our customers include research institutes, ocean observing programs, national and local government agencies, oil companies, engineering firms, environmental consulting businesses, and navies throughout the world. Our products are used in numerous critical environmental research and monitoring efforts that are deeply tied to our modern world. These studies include topics ranging from determining the ocean’s role in, and the associated impact from, climate changes, to the monitoring of environmental impacts of major episodic events such as oil spills and tsunamis. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. Working at Sea-Bird gives you access to a robust career development process and challenging stretch opportunities. Sea-Bird Scientific is an EEO / AA employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Reporting to the Director, Mechanical & Systems Engineering, the Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer is responsible for serving as Sea-Bird’s technical lead within Engineering on optics and opto-mechanical design. This role involves close collaboration with the Science Team and external partners on technology and new product development projects focused on optical sensing. The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on emerging technologies and tools, mentor and cross-train engineers and technicians, and lead complex technical problem-solving efforts related to optics and opto-mechanical design. The position also entails overseeing the design of Sea-Bird’s next generation of industry-leading optical sensors. This position is located in Bellevue, Washington and will be onsite. Sea-Bird Scientific is part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. Joining Veralto's global network of 16,000 associates offers a unique culture and work environment where the work has an everyday impact on vital resources, with opportunities for skill development, ambition pursuit, and career growth.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience, OR a MS with 8 years of directly relevant experience, OR Ph.D. with 5 years of directly relevant experience
Hands-on experience with precision opto-mechanical design, assembly, and alignment, preferably in an instrumentation environment
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced and multi-disciplinary environment
Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD software (SolidWorks)
Experience and knowledge of machine shop practices and practical use of tools

Responsibilities

Design and analysis of opto-mechanical assemblies and optical systems that satisfy high precision alignment requirements
Bring product from concept phase, prototype, development, qualification, pilot run, up to mass production
Evaluate and select opto-mechanical components, work closely with cross functional team and vendors to package optics in reliable, manufacturable, low cost, and high yield modules
Characterize solutions for optical performance, stability, repeatability, and reliability through experiments and structured test plans
Troubleshoot complex technical opto-electro-mechanical development and production problems
Complete technical documents, including design specifications, test reports, BOM, work instructions, calibration procedures, etc.
Lead assembly of initial Alpha and Beta prototype instruments, test subassemblies, and generate standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Support Production Engineering in the development of manufacturing processes, quality control methods, and tooling to aid in assembly and alignment of opto-mechanical systems
Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level engineers and technicians
Serve as technical lead on large development projects
Lead cross functional opto-mechanical design reviews, FMEA, and technology assessments
Report to senior management on results of test protocols and problem-solving efforts
Provides knowledge and information pertaining to opto-mechanics to strategic planning and technology evaluation efforts
Willing to learn new technologies and track advances in opto-electro-mechanical community
Evaluate new approaches to existing methods to improve performance and manufacturability