Mechanical Engineer

View the full job description and apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4378678 Optikos is seeking an early-career, talented, and creative mechanical engineer to join our growing business of optical system development. You will join a diverse engineering staff and develop new and cutting-edge products for our customers and for the Optikos product line. Our small company atmosphere is ideal for those engineers who enjoy the full gamut of product development, from conceptualization, modeling and simulation, to prototyping and laboratory testing. Roles & Responsibilities: -Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD). -Perform engineering calculations and analyses (stress, thermal, tolerance) to validate designs. -Create detailed drawings and specifications for manufacturing and assembly. -Collaborate with electrical and optical engineers to integrate mechanical designs into complete systems. -Support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure product performance. -Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes for cost-effectiveness and reliability. -Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. -Provide technical support to production and quality teams during product launch and lifecycle. Skills and Requirements: -Bachelor's degree (or greater) in engineering, sciences, or related field (Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience preferred). -2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably including customer interactions and experience with optical system design and manufacture. -Experience using SolidWorks to design and make detailed part and assembly drawings (SolidWorks certification is a plus). -Experience using PLM workflows (SolidWorks desired) to control design and drawing revisions. -Knowledge and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ensure form, fit, and function of parts and assemblies. -Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to quickly grasp and utilize technical concepts. -Ability to manage priorities and optimally work in a fast-paced, challenging environment with deadlines. -Highly motivated individual capable of independent direction, problem-solving, and troubleshooting. -Attention to detail, capable of following written instructions. -Demonstrable experience in the use of SolidWorks or similar CAD software. -Enjoys hands-on work in the lab. It is routine to build and test your own designs. -Project-manage deliverables across project teams and ensure strong communication. -Ability to communicate between an interdisciplinary team of engineers. About Optikos: For more than 40 years, Optikos has provided innovative applications of optical technology, both products and services, to commercial, government, and consumer products organizations worldwide. The Optikos engineering team is the largest independent optical engineering group in the world, managing all aspects of instrument design, including optics, mechanics, electronics, and software systems, in addition to our in-house IQ Lab Services to benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems. This is a 100% in-office position located in our headquarters in Wakefield, Massachusetts. We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment. Optikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at [email protected] . We provide accommodations as required by law.