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Hardware Engineer II

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Mindlance

Mountain View, CA (In Person)

$166,400 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/3/2026

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Job Description

Hardware Engineer II#26-15072 $75-$85 per hour Mountain View, CA Onsite Job Description Role Details
Type:
Temporary / Contract
Location:
Mountain View, CA Lab Engineer We are seeking a versatile and proactive Lab Engineer to join our team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoys the challenge of moving between optics, electronics, software, and mechanical systems. You will play a critical role in supporting our team by bridging the gap between theoretical design and physical testing. Key Responsibilities
Test Integration:
Design, assemble, and troubleshoot lab setups involving lasers, sensors, and optomechanical components.
Data Acquisition:
Write and maintain custom code (Python, Aerotech Aeroscript, MATLAB, or LabVIEW) to automate engineering tests and streamline data collection.
Calibration & Maintenance:
Perform routine calibration of high-precision test systems to ensure data integrity.
Execution & Analysis:
Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE), collect data, and perform analysis.
Documentation:
Author detailed test reports and prepare presentations for the broader engineering team.
Multidisciplinary Support:
Provide technical assistance across various projects, balancing priorities while working independently. Required Qualifications
Education:
B.S. in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. 3 years work experience, including demonstrated laboratory experience in:
Optics & Lasers:
Handling optical components, optical imaging systems, laser physics, and laser safety protocols.
Mechatronics:
Setting up necessary embedded systems (e.g. microcontrollers, PLCs, linux computers) and integration of actuators & sensors for experiment control and data acquisition.
Optomechanics:
Precise mounting and alignment of optical elements.
Software:
Experience writing scripts and simple programs in LabView, Python, Matlab, and/or C (for embedded systems such as microcontrollers) for data acquisition, sensor & actuator control, and data analysis. Preferred Skills & Experience
Clean Room Operations:
Familiarity with working in a clean, controlled environment (ISO class 5/6/7). Design of Experiments (DOE): Experience in structured statistical approaches to testing.
Advanced Mechatronics:
Experience with motion control systems and precision stages.
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."