Full-Time
Sr. Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer
Provides lidar-based solutions for smart applications
$120,000 - $200,000
Senior, Expert
San Jose, CA, USA
- A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical engineering or related disciplines with 10+ years of working experience in the field. OR a master's degree/Ph.D. degree in Mechanical engineering or related disciplines plus 5+ years of working experience
- Has strong experience with Zemax and a standard CAD package, preferably Solidworks, Ansys, including FEA
- Has solid knowledge of optical system, optical design and optical material
- Has deep experience and design skillset with optomechanical assemblies
- Has Strong hands-on skill set on assembling, testing and troubleshooting capability with optical system
- Has seasoned experience with optical element vendors and design house for new product development as well as ramping up volume production
- Has strong problem-solving ability, able to provide technical leadership as needed
- A good and reliable team player with strong communication skills. Self-motivated, continually striving for excellence, and can thrive under pressure
- Perform advanced mechanical design, detailed drawings, tolerancing, and FEA analysis for strain, vibrational nodes, modal analysis, and thermal analysis
- Responsible for optical system design with Zemax modeling and simulation with strong optical analysis capability on key performance and tolerance errors
- Assemble, qualify, and debug new optical module and imaging subsystem, including light source, lens system and detection sensor
- Develop optical tooling and fixture to assist high-precision alignment and assembling process
- Establish optical subsystem build and qualification process and release reliable process to Manufacturing
- Work with the Manufacturing department & supplier to support volume ramp and optical quality control
Cepton, a global leader in lidar-based solutions, leverages its patented MMT® technology to provide reliable, scalable, and cost-effective 3D perception for a variety of markets, including automotive, smart cities, and industrial applications. With a team of industry veterans at the helm, the company has a strong focus on commercializing high-performance lidar solutions for the mass market. Their global presence, with headquarters in San Jose and offices in Germany, Canada, Japan, and India, allows them to serve a rapidly expanding customer base, demonstrating their competitive advantage in the industry.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$446.1M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2016