Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

The Role

GoPro is seeking a candidate for the role of Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to architect design build test qualify and document opto-mechanical components and assemblies. The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer owns the mechanical design of the camera module from concept to mass production and has a direct impact on GoPros world-class image quality in a highly visible role at the company.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design documentation and execution of optical systems from concept through production and into sustaining phases.
• Design 3D CAD models and draft 2D drawings to create high-precision opto-mechanical components.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacturing (DFM) design-for-assembly (DFA) and design-for-test (DFT) efforts ensuring scalable and cost-effective production.
• Perform complex tolerance analyses to ensure manufacturability and performance of precision assemblies of optical parts.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional internal teams as well as contract manufacturers in Asia to support camera and lens module builds testing and quality assurance. There will be travel to vendor sites as needed to support design and manufacturing.
• Write test plans analyze build and test data generate visualizations and drive actionable decisions based on statistical insights.
  

Skills Were Excited About

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Opto-Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Optical Engineering Physics or a related field.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English with the ability to collaborate with both U.S. and China-based teams.
• 3 years of experience in opto-mechanical product development including but not limited to Camera Systems AR/VR LIDAR Waveguides Wearable Optics.
• Proficient in Siemens NX (or other CAD tool) for 3D CAD design and 2D drafting and the design skills to get to a manufacturable design (TA DFM GD&T).
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to optical systems: injection molding CNC machining die casting MIM die cutting lens molding and glass grinding/polishing. Experience with PCB integration in opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with optical component alignment methodologies including active alignment systems.
  

Bonus Points For

• Ability to analyze and present statistical data using Python MATLAB or other tool for data plotting and analysis automation scripts productivity enhancement and generally building tools to help us work faster.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) performing your own thermal/structural modeling as well as collaborating with other FEA engineers on their analysis.
• Experience with Zemax OpticStudio performing your own system level tolerance and performance modeling and/or working with Optical Engineers on their analysis.
  

Why Work With Us

Create your own destiny. GoPro enables you and trusts you to get your own job done because we believe that autonomy in role brings out the best in our employees.

Live your best life. Weve adopted remote and flexible work arrangements to support work at GoPro alongside our commitment to supporting employee wellbeing belonging and connection with one another.

Work with leading edge technologies. We encourage employees to cultivate and use the latest and greatest technology to provide the best solutions to serve our customers. We celebrate creative solutions that bring innovation to GoPro technology.

GoPro Highlights

• Get your very own GoPro camera gear
• Generous time off policy
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Life Insurance Disability and AD&D and Public Carrier Accident insurance fully paid for by GoPro
• Competitive salary and discretionary annual performance-related bonus
• LiveHealthy monthly wellness reimbursement
• Innovative remote-friendly wellness classes and events
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional personal development opportunities i.e. technology trainings certifications Peer-to-Peer learning conferences and more.
• Opportunities to get involved in the causes that you care about (annual camera donation volunteer events)

GoPro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC