Aeva, Inc.
Aeva, Inc.

R&D Technician Opto-Mechanical

$30 – $40 per hour

TLDR

Build and test optical assemblies and prototypes, troubleshoot products, and document inspections across components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.

What you’ll do:
  • Perform various optical assemblies involving optical lenses, optical fiber, mirrors, lasers, etc.

  • Assembly of product using procedures, drawings or internal specifications

  • Repair/Troubleshoot defective product

  • Assist engineering in building and testing prototypes

  • Perform data collection and data analysis as needed

  • Test product performance

  • Inspect and or test optical components

  • Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on various components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies

  • Document inspection reports and collaborate with Quality, Product Design, and Manufacturing teams to address inspection findings

  • Perform other work related activities as assigned

  • What you have:
  • 3+ years of experience in opto-mechanical / fiber optics related field

  • Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and microscopes

  • Experience in performing visual inspections with or without microscope

  • Experience in performing measurements using equipment such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, and height gauges.

  • Ability to document and communicate inspection results in a detailed manner

  • Demonstrated ability to achieve result independently and work well with others

  • Great communication & computer skills, proactive, self-starter, great attention to detail and organized

  • Good understanding of engineering principles

  • Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and process procedures

  • Ability to recommend and implement improvements

  • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures closely while offering suggestions for continuous improvement

  • Demonstrates safety consciousness and strives to address safety or process concerns when they arise

  • Detail oriented and a strong mind set in quality work

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

    Benefits

    Equity Compensation

    401k plan

    Health Insurance

    comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

    Life and disability benefits

    Paid Parental Leave

    Paid Time Off

    11 paid holidays annually

    Wellness Stipend

    pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts

    Aeva builds advanced perception technology with its 4D LiDAR sensors, enabling smarter and safer decision-making across various applications, including automated driving, industrial robotics, and security. By integrating all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip, Aeva’s solutions are compact yet powerful, setting a new standard for autonomy in multiple sectors.

    Founded
    Founded 2016
    Employees
    201-500 employees
    Industry
    Industrial Conglomerates
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