Senior Mechanical Engineer (Equipment Design)

• As a Sr Mechanical Engineer within our Hardware Equipment Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and developing advanced, automated clean room manufacturing equipment for diffractive optics used in smart glasses
• This position offers the chance to innovate at the intersection of precision mechanics and cutting-edge optics, contributing to products that push the boundaries of wearable technology
• You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your designs directly impact production quality and efficiency, enabling single-digit micron precision in high-stakes applications
• Design and integrate precision mechanical systems, including robotics, linear motors, encoders, air bearings, and exact constraint mechanisms, to achieve micron-level accuracy in manufacturing equipment
• Collaborate on the development of machine vision systems integration, pneumatic actuators, valving, system controls and sensor integration and electrical panels for automated process equipment
• Lead the mechanical design of dispensing and curing systems, optical positioners, and metrology tools to ensure reliable performance in clean room environments
• Perform design analysis, simulations, and bench-top prototyping to validate equipment functionality under varying priorities and constraints
• Optimize machine frames and precision mechanisms for stability, repeatability, and ease of assembly
• Troubleshoot and iterate on designs based on testing feedback, balancing scrappy resourcefulness with rigorous process adherence
• Work cross-functionally with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate components into complete systems. Also work with OEM’s and contract manufacturers to create multiple instances of your system designs
• Document designs through specifications, drawings, manuals, and testing procedures to support scalable production

Benefits

• Gym Membership
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance- If you’re passionate about resourceful problem-solving and turning complex challenges into robust solutions, this is an opportunity to grow with a team that’s shaping the future of augmented reality
• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design for precision manufacturing equipment or automation systems
• Hands-on experience with CAD software (CREO for modeling complex assemblies preferred)
• Familiarity with pneumatic and electromechanical components, including valves, linear motors, and encoders
• Proven expertise in designing systems with micron-level precision, such as stages, actuators, or optical alignment tools
• Knowledge of clean room standards and manufacturing processes like dispensing, curing, and metrology
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of adapting to changing priorities while maintaining rigor in critical areas
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and iterating on mechanical designs in a resource-constrained environment
• Ability to conduct design analysis, including FEA, tolerance stack-ups, and failure mode assessments
• Experience with machine vision cameras or optical systems in precision applications
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in simulation tools like ANSYS or MATLAB for mechanical optimization
• Familiarity with air bearings or advanced constraint design principles
• Background in optics manufacturing, machine vision, robotics, or complex capital equipment