Aeva

4D LiDAR sensors with velocity detection

NPI Alignment Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMountain View, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Three to five years of experience developing custom-designed optoelectronic active alignment equipment and alignment processes.
Hands-on experience developing and debugging active aligner hardware and processes.
Hands-on experience creating and modifying alignment sequences in custom equipment graphical user interfaces.
Experience optimizing processes for cycle time, yield, and performance.
Strong understanding of geometric optics and mechanical alignment hardware.
Experience specifying and developing original alignment techniques and algorithms.
Experience with automation hardware using precision stages, automated dispensing, and pneumatics.
Strong knowledge of epoxies used for active alignment.
Accumulated experience working with equipment suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Project management and communication skills.
Willingness to undertake extended international travel.

Responsibilities

Develop in-house and outsourced active alignment equipment from concept through production release.
Work remotely and on-site with active alignment equipment manufacturers to resolve equipment hardware and process-related issues.
Oversee failure analysis of process- and assembly-related issues.
Source and buy off active alignment equipment required for production.
Provide design for manufacturability feedback to the engineering team and own process-related design decisions related to active alignment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a research and development environment while meeting deadlines in a production schedule.
Experience writing scripts in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or C++.
Experience analyzing large alignment datasets using Python, R, JMP, or similar software.
Strong SolidWorks experience.
Experience designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies.

Salary Range: 132400 to 179200 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

About us:

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview:

Aeva is seeking to hire a talented and motivated NPI Alignment Engineer to work closely with our design teams and contract manufacturers in developing precision optoelectronic alignment equipment. This person should have in-depth experience in micro-optic assembly techniques and equipment with a heavy emphasis on active alignment.

What you will be doing

Development from concept to production release of in-house and outsourced active alignment equipment

Work remotely and on-site with active alignment equipment manufacturers to solve equipment hardware and process related issues

Oversee failure analysis of process and assembly related issues

Source and buy-off active alignment required for production

Provide DFM feedback to the engineering team and own process related design decisions as related to active alignment

What will you have

3-5 years experience developing custom designed optoelectronic active alignment equipment and alignment processes

Hands-on experience developing and debugging active aligner hardware and processes

Hands-on experience creating and modifying alignment sequences in custom equipment GUIs

Experience optimizing processes for cycle time, yield, and performance

A strong understanding and comfort of geometric optics and mechanical alignment hardware

Experience specifying and developing original alignment techniques and algorithms

Experience with automation hardware using precision stages, automated dispensing, and pneumatics

Strong knowledge of epoxies used for active alignment

Years of accumulated knowledge of working with equipment suppliers and contract manufacturers

Excellent project management and communication skills

Willingness for extended international travel

Nice to have

Experience with working in an R&D environment while also meeting deadlines in a production schedule

Experience writing scripts in languages like Python, Matlab, Labview, or C++

Experience analyzing large alignment datasets using software such as Python, R, JMP, or similar

Strong Solidworks experience

Experience designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies

What’s in it for you

Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team

Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants

Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more

Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards

Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

Aeva

4D LiDAR sensors with velocity detection

Aeva designs and sells perception sensors, focusing on 4D LiDAR that measures both the velocity and 3D position of objects. The sensors are built by integrating all core LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip, creating a compact, efficient module. This technology is applied across automated driving, industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, and security to improve safety, efficiency, and functionality of autonomous systems. Unlike many competitors that offer traditional 3D sensing, Aeva’s 4D capability provides richer environmental data that helps autonomous systems detect motion and position at once. The company’s business model centers on developing, producing, and selling these sensors to businesses, potentially partnering with other firms to integrate the tech into a wider range of products. Aeva’s goal is to advance autonomous capabilities by delivering practical, scalable sensing solutions that enhance perception and safety across multiple industries.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Mountain View, CA
Founded: 2017

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