Full-Time

Principal – NPI Engineer

Posted on 11/9/2023

Magic Leap

Magic Leap

1,001-5,000 employees

Augmented reality platform for enterprise solutions

VR & AR
Enterprise Software

Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Boulder, CO, USA

Required Skills
Communications
MATLAB
Product Design
Data Analysis
FEM/FEA

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Requirements
  • 15+ years of industry experience in consumer electronics, optomechanical, compact or optical systems is required
  • Demonstrated delivery of precision, automated factory equipment and processes to support high volume manufacturing, inclusive of knowledge of optical assembly, alignment, and test methods
  • Demonstrated attention to detail with a high level of integrity and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects
  • Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability while working with domestic and international cross-functional teams
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, with demonstrated capability to influence across organizations
  • Must possess strong quantitative analysis and critical thinking skills
  • Subject matter expert in design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA), design experimentation and optimization (DOE), tolerance sensitivity analysis (GD&T), root cause and defect/failure analysis, FMEA, process capability assessment (CPK/MSA/GRR), statistical data analysis focused on process capability in software tools such as JMP and MATLAB
  • Advanced optomechanical system integration, knowledge, and integration
  • Minimum Design for Six Sigma Greenbelt or Equivalent
  • This position requires frequent travel, approximately 25-35% of working time to our offices in Boulder, CO, Austin, TX and/or HQ in Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Experience with optomechanical and systems engineering required
  • Leading and managing engineering and delivery teams, with direct and indirect reporting. Responsibility includes resource allocation across all projects at all project stages
  • Working knowledge of FEA, reliability testing, experience with fabrication and assembly processes including joining methods, sealing methods, mechanical assembly methods, and assembly testing
  • Master's in Mechanical, Optical Engineering or closely related experience
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate across multiple internal teams on definition and support of development activities, prototyping, manufacturing strategies/solutions for a diverse portfolio of technologies
  • Partner with Product Design and Optical Engineering teams to map out technology roadmaps and critical critical milestone exit criteria from early design ideation through manufacturing ramp
  • Drive risk assessment, tradeoff analysis, design/process experimentation, manufacturing strategies, and mitigation solutions to enable product and delivery requirements
  • Establish a systematic approach to design feedback and assessment by leveraging production data, benchmarking, design tradeoff studies, and systems performance analyses
  • Participate in architecture and design reviews to ensure hardware meets quality, cost, and manufacturability goals
  • Partner with internal and external manufacturing technology partners in the design, creation, and qualification of assembly and characterization equipment and advanced manufacturing processes, inclusive of capabilities and processes for product enablement, measurable design/process verification methodologies, and pathway for mass production solutions
  • Establish technology readiness and manufacturing transition requirements , identify solutions to meet Demand and Supply Requirements, and milestones to achieve best in class manufacturing processes and high quality/yield deliveries
  • Partner cross functionally with Engineering, Sourcing, Demand and Supply Planning, Quality, and Integration Centers to launch projects on time, on cost targets and meeting quality specifications
  • Deliver and Optimize solutions to solve complex challenges and drive issues to closure as product transitions from NPI through high volume scale
  • Partner with NPI leadership to establish and refine formal end-to-end product readiness, execution processes, and milestone exit criteria
  • Evaluate prospective vendors (CM, Integrators, Component Supply Chain) for process and quality capability based on project needs
  • Develop and codify Magic Leap's Technology Roadmap and Design for Manufacturability process and requirements

Magic Leap creates an augmented reality (AR) platform specifically designed for businesses. This platform helps companies improve their workflows, increase productivity, and enhance their return on investment (ROI). The AR technology allows teams to collaborate globally as if they were in the same room, provides 3D visualizations for better project reviews, and offers real-time support to workers in the field. Unlike many competitors, Magic Leap focuses on creating a user-friendly experience while ensuring a large field of view in a comfortable design. The goal of Magic Leap is to empower businesses to transform their operations and maximize human potential through effective use of AR technology.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$3.6B

Headquarters

Plantation, Florida

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Google could lead to innovative mixed-reality solutions.
  • Shift to technology licensing opens new revenue streams and partnerships.
  • $590 million investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund boosts competitive edge.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Xiaomi and GoerTek threatens market share.
  • Reduction of sales and marketing teams may impact product promotion.
  • Unclear details on consumer AR device development could lead to market uncertainty.

What makes Magic Leap unique

  • Magic Leap's AR platform offers a large field of view in an ergonomic form factor.
  • The Dynamic Digitized Lightfield Signal creates images indistinguishable from real objects.
  • Magic Leap focuses on enterprise solutions, enhancing productivity and collaboration globally.

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