Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer Sea-Bird Scientific

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Sea-Bird Scientific is the worlds largest developer and manufacturer of products for the measurement of salinity temperature pressure dissolved oxygen fluorescencenutrientsand other related oceanographic parameters in marine waters. These tools are used around the world by ocean researchers resource managers and key industries engaged in offshore exploration and ocean resourceutilization. Our customers include research institutes oceanobservingprograms national and local government agencies oil companies engineering firms environmental consulting businesses and navies throughout the world. Our products are used innumerouscritical environmental research and monitoring efforts that are deeply tied to our modern world. These studies include topics ranging fromdeterminingthe oceans role in and the associated impact from climate changes to the monitoring of environmental impacts of major episodic events such as oil spills and tsunamis. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that is team-centered customer-driven quality-focused and growth-oriented. Working at Sea-Bird gives you access to a robust career development process and challenging stretch opportunities.

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We offer:

• Flexible working hours

• Professional onboarding and training options

• Powerful team looking forward to working with you

• Career coaching and development opportunities

• Health benefits

• 401(k)

Reporting to theDirector Mechanical & Systems EngineeringtheSenior Opto-Mechanical Engineerisresponsible forserving asSea-Birds technical lead within Engineering on optics and opto-mechanical design. Expected to collaborate closely with our Science Team and external collaborators within technology and new product development projects involving optical sensing.To serve asSMEon emerging technologies and tools. To mentor and cross-train engineers and technicians. Drive complex technical problem solving related to opticsand toopto-mechanical design.Oversee the design of Sea-Birds next generation ofindustry leadingoptical sensors.

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This positionislocatedin Bellevue Washingtonand will beonsite.

In this role a typical day will look like:

• Design and analysis of opto-mechanical assemblies and optical systems that satisfy high precision alignment requirements.

• Bring product from concept phase prototype development qualification pilot run up to mass production.

• Evaluate and select opto-mechanical components work closely with cross functional team and vendors to package optics in reliable manufacturable low cost and high yield modules.

• Characterize solutions for optical performance stability repeatability and reliability through experiments and structured test plans.

• Troubleshoot complex technical opto-electro-mechanical development and production problems.

• Complete technical documents including design specifications test reports BOM work instructions calibration procedures etc.

• Lead assembly ofinitialAlpha and Beta prototype instruments test subassemblies and generate standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Support Production Engineering in the development of manufacturing processes quality control methods and tooling to aid in assembly and alignment of opto-mechanical systems.

• Coach review and delegate work to lower-level engineers and technicians.

• Serve astechnicallead on large development projects.

• Lead cross functional opto-mechanical design reviews FMEA and technology assessments.

• Report to senior management on results of test protocols and problem-solving efforts.

• Provides knowledge and informationpertaining toopto-mechanics to strategic planning and technology evaluation efforts.

• Willingto learnnew technologiesand track advances inopto-electro-mechanical community.

• Evaluatenew approachesto existing methods to improve performance and manufacturability

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience OR a MS with 8 years of directly relevant experience OR Ph.D. with 5 years of directly relevant experience.

• Hands-on experience with precision opto-mechanical design assembly and alignment preferably in an instrumentation environment.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic fast-pacedand multi-disciplinary environment.

• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD software (SolidWorks).

• Experience and knowledge of machine shop practices and practical use of tools

Sea-Bird Scientificis proud topartof the Water Quality segment ofVeralto(NYSE: VLTO) a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water safe food and medicine and trusted essential goods. When you join Verlatos vibrant global network of 16000 associates you join a unique culture and work environmentwhere purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on and where youll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset pursue your ambitions and grow your career. TogetherwereSafeguarding the Worlds Most Vital Resourcesand building rewarding careers along the way.