Mechanical Engineer

Description Skorpios is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design and assembly of high precision components and tools in support of the manufacture of high-data rate optical networking products. The successful candidate will join our highly talented engineering team in Temecula, Ca.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Design mechanical components and fixtures with very tight tolerances in support of sub-micron precision pick & place tools, optical alignment tools and optical test sets. Design and build components, fixtures and test stations in test requiring precision temperature control Mechanical design targeting highly constrained size and weight components Create detailed 3D drawings of high precision components in SolidWorks that enhance capabilities of existing manufacturing, test and burn-in tools Recommend materials selection for the machined parts Rapid creation of prototype parts Mechanical assembly and prove-in of new fixtures and tools Collaborate with local and overseas machine shops for parts fabrication

Requirements Education:

Bachelors or higher degree in mechanical engineering

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years of experience designing & testing high precision fixtures and tools 5+ years of experience in SolidWorks Familiar with fiber optics products and working with optical fibers Experience in sub-micron optical alignment of lasers and fibers Experience with wide range of epoxies Thorough understanding of materials and their effects on component performance This is a lead role and requires someone who is highly motivated and a team-player. Must be able to share knowledge, work collaboratively, and support other groups within the organization

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated track of record. Able to work hard in a dynamic start-up environment. Capable of delivering on aggressive goals/timelines. Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.

Benefits:

Skorpios offers a full range of benefits that includes: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Holiday pay Paid vacation Company paid life insurance