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R&D Technician Opto-Mechanical
AI Summary
An R&D Technician Opto-Mechanical prototypes, assembles, tests, and inspects opto-mechanical/fiber-optic components and sub-assemblies, documents results, and collaborates across engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support Aeva’s 4D LiDAR product development.
About this role
Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.
What you’ll do:
Perform various optical assemblies involving optical lenses, optical fiber, mirrors, lasers, etc.
Assembly of product using procedures, drawings or internal specifications
Repair/Troubleshoot defective product
Assist engineering in building and testing prototypes
Perform data collection and data analysis as needed
Test product performance
Inspect and or test optical components
Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on various components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies
Document inspection reports and collaborate with Quality, Product Design, and Manufacturing teams to address inspection findings
Perform other work related activities as assigned
What you have:
3+ years of experience in opto-mechanical / fiber optics related field
Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and microscopes
Experience in performing visual inspections with or without microscope
Experience in performing measurements using equipment such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, and height gauges.
Ability to document and communicate inspection results in a detailed manner
Demonstrated ability to achieve result independently and work well with others
Great communication & computer skills, proactive, self-starter, great attention to detail and organized
Good understanding of engineering principles
Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and process procedures
Ability to recommend and implement improvements
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures closely while offering suggestions for continuous improvement
Demonstrates safety consciousness and strives to address safety or process concerns when they arise
Detail oriented and a strong mind set in quality work
Skills
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