What You Will Do:

• Responsible for the Mechanical infrastructure, detailed design, solid model, and drawings for mechanical subsystems and product packaging.
• Responsible for the comprehensive and in-depth FEA analysis for strain, vibrational modes, thermal and modal analysis.
• Responsible for using Mechanical and optical system tolerancing analysis to meet the required precision down to sub-10-micron level.
• Assemble, qualify, debug and tune the mechanical module and subsystem.
• Develop mechanical tooling, jig, and fixtures to assist Mfg alignment and assembling. Establish mechanical subsystem build and qualification process, and release reliable process to Mfg.
• Partner with manufacturers and suppliers to support volume production ramp and quality control.

Who You Are:

• A master’s/Ph.D degree in related disciplines with 10 years of working experience.
• Strong expertise in FEA theory and analysis. Has solid knowledge of material characteristics and properties. At least 5+ years’ work experience with FEA analysis tools in the development of advanced mechanical systems. Ansys or other equivalent FEA simulation tool experience and skillset is required.
• Experience with vibration analysis and mitigation techniques is highly preferred.
• Experience with heat dissipation & management of thermal risk in the mechanical system is highly preferred.
• Experience with vibration and audible sound mitigation & methods to reduce audible noise (acoustics) is highly preferred.
• At least 8+ years’ working experience with CAD packages, preferably SolidWorks. Has seasoned experiences with GD&T and creating tolerance stack-ups.
• Good knowledge and experience w/ typical surface finishing, coating, anodization, and plating.
• Good experience working with machine shops, vendors, and design houses for new product prototyping as well as ramping up volume production.
• Hands-on experience with machining & familiar with working in a machine shop. Strong hands-on skillset with assembling, testing and troubleshooting mechanical systems, including that w/high precision and micro-structures.
• Familiar with developing tests for improving designs utilizing accelerometers and metrology tool is preferred.
• The programming ability is a big plus (e.g., Python, Matlab, C, C++, or comparable programming language preferred).
• Has a 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.

What We Will Offer:

• Opportunities to work with strong industry leaders and opportunities to relocate to Silicon Vallely.   
• Competitive compensation package, including stock.   
• Comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more.   
• Paid Times Off and paid holidays   
• Bonus Program eligibility.    
• 401k & Flexible Spending Account.   

Location:

• Cepton Headquarters – San Jose, CA  
• Some local on-site visits to key customers. 
• Travel to regional customer sites and to support trade shows & conferences if needed.