R&D Optical Mechanical Engineer
$142,030 USD yearly
This precision opto-mechanical engineering role focuses on mechanical modeling, tolerance analysis, and tooling design for optical interferometry and laser-based metrology instruments.
Originally posted 12 November 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role focuses on precision mechanical engineering and optical interferometry within the Semiconductor Infrastructure Solutions (SIS) R&D team. Work encompasses mechanical modeling, tolerance analysis, precision assembly tooling design, and prototyping of metrology instruments containing lasers, polarizing optics, fiber optics, and precision mechanics.
What you'll do
- Design mechanical assemblies to position and support optical assemblies with high stability.
- Analyze design performance using 3D CAD and finite element analysis (FEA) simulations.
- Characterize solutions for optical stability, repeatability, and reliability through experiments and structured test plans.
- Design tools and fixtures to assist in alignment, fabrication, gluing, and assembly of lasers, interferometers, and optical components.
- Develop, define, implement, and transfer manufacturing and alignment processes to production staff.
- Measure laser properties and optical performance while generating and implementing Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in precision machining, kinematic design, precision motion control, optics, adhesives, and vacuum technology.
- Experience with tooling design for precision opto-mechanical assemblies and exact constraint design.
- Proficiency in GD&T and developing tolerance chains using statistical techniques.
- Understanding of precision alignment and metrology techniques, along with advanced manufacturing technologies for precision mechanical components.
- Direct experience in the specification and testing of optical based integrated systems.
Nice to have
- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or similar technical field.
- Experience with reliability analysis of mechanical components and assemblies.
- Understanding of degradation mechanisms and acceleration factors.
- Experience analyzing test data and conducting statistical analysis.
- Ability to layout mechanical arrangements for optical testing.
- General knowledge of operations, including procurement, planning, manufacturing, test engineering, and quality systems.
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Hardware Systems Engineering · AI ML Hardware
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Open roles in category
1157
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Median days since first seen
44 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$148k
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| Metric | Keysight Technologies | All employers we track in this specialty (1157 roles · 108 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 28 | 1157 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 154 | 6582 · 158 employers |
| Median days since first seen | 38 d | 44 d (+6 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | n/a | $148k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Intel Corporation · 93 open roles · median 34 d
- KLA Corporation · 66 open roles · median 62 d
- Applied Materials · 65 open roles · median 36 d
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- ASML · 58 open roles · median 21 d
- Teradyne · 58 open roles · median 53 d
How we counted: 1157 open Hardware Systems Engineering (AI ML Hardware) roles from 108 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 12 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there, and is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Days are counted from when our index first saw each posting, not from the employer's original posting date.