Work closely with design teams and contract manufacturers to develop precision optoelectronic alignment equipment with a focus on active alignment techniques and micro-optic assembly.
About us:
Aeva is building the next generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel, long-range performance at high resolutions, while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference, Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications.
Role Overview:
We are 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'll 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 you have:
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
Nice to have:
Experience with working in an R&D environment
Strong with Python and C++ experience
Strong Solidworks experience
Experience designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies
