Principal Mechanical Engineer

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role architects complex precision mechanical systems that support

advanced optical and imaging products. The Principal Engineer provides

strategic technical direction, leads high-impact programs, mentors

engineering staff, and ensures mechanical designs meet performance,

reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives. This position

combines deep hands-on engineering expertise with cross-functional

Leadership And Long-term Technical Vision. Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts for optical systems and instruments.
• Serve as a system architect for optomechanical assemblies and

opto-mechatronics. -Drive product development from concept through

manufacturing, including: -System architecture and conceptualization

• Modeling and simulation -Prototyping and laboratory testing -Design and

develop precision mechanical systems incorporating: --High-precision

motorized mechanisms --Lens and mirror mounts (large and small)

--Flexures and kinematic mounts --Metal castings, plastic moldings,

and additive manufacturing -Apply principles of Design for Manufacture

and support production systems and automated material handling. -Perform

FEA analysis (static, modal, thermal) to validate designs. -Utilize

SolidWorks or similar CAD software for detailed design work.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product

realization. -Participate hands-on in the build and test phases of your

designs. -Mentor senior and junior engineers; elevate overall

engineering standards -Serve as a technical representative in high-level

customer or partner discussions Qualifications & Skills: -Bachelor's

degree in mechanical engineering; master's degree preferred. -15+ years

of innovative work designing optomechanical assemblies and

opto-mechatronics. -Proven track record of precision mechanical system

development, including design, analysis, and product realization.

• Expert-level knowledge in mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience with FEA (static, modal, thermal). -Proficiency in

SolidWorks or similar CAD software. -Ability to innovate and apply new

technologies or existing methods to solve complex design challenges.

• Strong communication skills to address technical issues with clarity

and insight. -Highly motivated and enjoys hands-on work. -Project

management experience is a plus, but technical contribution is the

primary focus. About Optikos: For more than 40 years, Optikos has

provided innovative applications of optical technology, both products

and services, to commercial, government, and consumer products

organizations worldwide. The Optikos engineering team is the largest

independent optical engineering group in the world, managing all aspects

of instrument design, including optics, mechanics, electronics, and

software systems, in addition to our in-house IQ Lab Services to

benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems.

We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and

defense, industrial, and consumer markets. This is a 100% in-office

position located in our headquarters in Wakefield, Massachusetts. We

offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and

stimulating environment. Optikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without

regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender

orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected

Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not

sponsor employment visas for this position. If you need a reasonable

accommodation during the application or interview process, please

contact HR at [email protected]. We provide accommodations as required

by law.