Mechanical Engineer
Block is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to assist in the design and production of our QCL quantum cascade laser-based products. We are seeking a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a mechanical engineer, preferably in the telecommunications, infrared or laser-based instrument, or other high-tech industries. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of an B.S. degree in mechanical engineering.
Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Marlborough, MA (greater metro Boston area)
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities include:
- Design and develop laser packages, modules and industrial instrument including 2D detailed drawings
- Design and develop manufacturing processes and associated fixtures for laser packaging
- Hands-on involvement in micro-optic component alignment and attachment processes such as soldering, wirebonding, laser welding, epoxy jointing, etc.
- Hands-on involvement in precision micro-optic component alignment and attachment processes such as soldering, wirebonding, laser welding, epoxy jointing, etc.
- Design documentation generation, maintain and control
- Create/define prototype processes and also improve/transfer them into volume production
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
- Proficient in SolidWorks (min 3 yrs of working experience is a must)
- Past design experiences in industrial hand-held products and/or table-top instruments
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills to address process issues quantitatively
- Working knowledge of laser packaging materials and component suppliers
- Hands-on experiences of aligning semiconductor laser and micro optics
- Familiar with laser testing instruments and associated data reduction algorithms
- Past experience and working knowledge of FTIR instrumentation are definitely a plus
- Well organized and pay attention to details; Good verbal and written communication skills
To apply, please email resumes to Dan at careers@blockeng.com. Thank you for your interest.