Full-Time

Opto-Mechanical Build Engineer

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Freeform

Freeform

11-50 employees

3D metal printing for manufacturing solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$90k - $200kAnnually

Junior, Mid

West Athens, CA, USA

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
GD&T
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in optics/optical engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics.
  • Hands-on professional or internship experience with opto-mechanical systems (build, assembly, alignment, etc.).
  • CAD experience, including GD&T and detailed drawing documentation as it relates to opto-mechanics.
  • Strong mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals.
Responsibilities
  • Build, assemble, align, and deploy complex opto-mechanical systems.
  • Develop procedures for scaling in-house opto-mechanical build processes from prototype to volume production.
  • Integrate high power lasers and high-speed camera solutions.
  • Design mechanical solutions to integrate optical design with precision and repeatability.
  • Create drawings specifically to opto-mechanical GD&T standards.
  • Establish and own the precision alignment process including method, procedure, and software used.
  • Perform test and characterization of optical performance including process, equipment selection, and passing criteria.
  • Work closely with process engineering team to solve physics-based interdependencies.
  • Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop a robust and scalable system architecture.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in optical engineering or mechanical engineering.
  • Experience with high power lasers (tens to hundreds of watts).
  • Experience designing optics for industrial systems such as semiconductor (i.e. etching), laser cutting, long distance laser communication, etc.
  • Basic understanding of image and signal processing.
  • Knowledge of motion control and kinematics.
  • Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems.

Freeform Future Corp specializes in 3D metal printing technology aimed at the manufacturing industry. Their process allows for the rapid production of metal parts, significantly reducing both the time and cost compared to traditional manufacturing methods. This technology serves a diverse clientele, from small businesses to large corporations, across various sectors that require metal components. What sets Freeform apart from its competitors is its ability to simplify the metal printing process, making it accessible and efficient for a wide range of clients. The company's goal is to transform the manufacturing landscape by providing a faster and more cost-effective solution for producing metal parts.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$57.4M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of digital twins enhances 3D printing integration in manufacturing.
  • On-demand manufacturing services create opportunities for flexible, customized 3D printing solutions.
  • AI-driven design optimization enables production of complex, lightweight metal parts.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from companies like Desktop Metal threatens market share.
  • Potential patent disputes with companies aggressively protecting intellectual property.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities in metal powders could disrupt production.

What makes Freeform unique

  • Freeform offers software-defined, self-sufficient metal 3D printing factories globally.
  • Their technology combines advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning.
  • Freeform provides digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speeds and costs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Relocation Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Significant Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend