Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Sea-Bird Scientific

Hach•Bellevue, WA

15h•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. For more information regarding our company’s , please visit the Sea-Bird Scientific website at www.seabird.com .

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

Serving as Sea-Bird’s technical lead within Engineering on optics and opto-mechanical design.
Collaborating closely with the Science Team and external collaborators within technology and new product development projects involving optical sensing.
Serving as SME on emerging technologies and tools.
Mentoring and cross-training engineers and technicians.
Driving complex technical problem solving related to optics and opto-mechanical design.
Overseeing the design of Sea-Bird’s next generation of industry leading optical sensors.
Design and analysis of opto-mechanical assemblies and optical systems that satisfy high precision alignment requirements.
Bringing product from concept phase, prototype, development, qualification, pilot run, up to mass production.
Evaluating and selecting opto-mechanical components, working closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to package optics in reliable, manufacturable, low cost, and high yield modules.
Characterizing solutions for optical performance, stability, repeatability, and reliability through experiments and structured test plans.
Troubleshooting complex technical opto-electro-mechanical development and production problems.
Completing technical documents, including design specifications, test reports, BOM, work instructions, calibration procedures, etc.
Leading assembly of initial Alpha and Beta prototype instruments, testing subassemblies, and generating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Supporting Production Engineering in the development of manufacturing processes, quality control methods, and tooling to aid in assembly and alignment of opto-mechanical systems.
Coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to lower-level engineers and technicians.
Serving as technical lead on large development projects.
Leading cross-functional opto-mechanical design reviews, FMEA, and technology assessments.
Reporting to senior management on results of test protocols and problem-solving efforts.
Providing knowledge and information pertaining to opto-mechanics to strategic planning and technology evaluation efforts.
Willing to learn new technologies and track advances in the opto-electro-mechanical community.
Evaluating new approaches to existing methods to improve performance and manufacturability.