Employment Opportunities

 

Mechanical/Optical Designer - Optech International

Role: The employee is a member of a small research and development team focused on the evolution of Optech’s bathymetric LIDAR technology. The team is developing the capability to achieve 3D shallow-water seafloor imaging, characterization of the water column, and classification of benthic habitat and coastal landcover. The employee would apply mechanical design knowledge to Electro-Optical products development; Control documentation and configuration in accordance with established industry standards; and participate in proto-type design as well as transferring products to manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities: Test /Documentation/Compliance Engineer

Under the direction of Optech’s Systems Development manager, accomplish all necessary engineering activities to:

• Develop and design mechanical elements from the component to systems to packaging in a high paste R&D environment; Prototyping to Manufacturing;
• Experience in the design of optical instrumentation a significant advantage;
• Experience in ray-tracing analysis (ZEMAX), an advantage.
• Translate knowledge of mechanical concepts to layout in order to provide the  highest quality documents for long term reliability and performance;
• 3D CAD modeling of components, assemblies and systems. including production level drawings.
• Provide user-friendly documentation packages for R&D, manufacturing; 
• Documentation control and maintenance;
• Support existing designs;  
• Ensure the design follows industry standards and meet the product specifications;

Qualifications:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or equivalent
• 2-3 years in design field (optical instrumentation – an advantage)
• Experience with CAD modeling and generation of machine-shop level drawings a must. SolidWorks preferred 
• Familiarity with PDM system
  

Other:

The individual selected for this job should be self-motivated, organized, and capable of meeting project deadlines, and must be comfortable working in a highly diverse and multi-cultural environment. This job may require domestic and international travel.

This job is in Kiln, Mississippi and requires permanent residency and work authorization in the US.

Committed to employment equity, Optech Incorporated encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

Send your resume to resume@optech.ca