Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer (High-Power Lasers)
Freeform(1 month ago)
About this role
The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer will lead design and development of custom opto-mechanical systems for advanced metal 3D printing, focusing on enabling high-speed, high-precision printing through novel laser and camera solutions. This role owns hardware design and implements closed-loop optical systems, acting as a technical lead and collaborating across mechanical, electrical, software, and process engineering teams. The position is based at the company's Hawthorne, CA facility and offers growth within a rapidly scaling startup.
Required Skills
- Opto-Mechanical Design
- High-Power Lasers
- High-Speed Cameras
- GD&T
- CAD
- Alignment
- Optical Testing
- Systems Integration
- Optics Simulation
- Thermal Design
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Optics or Mechanical Engineering or Related Field
About Freeform
freeform.coFreeform is an autonomous metal manufacturing company that uses advanced additive processes to produce digitally‑verified, high‑quality metal parts. The company emphasizes flawless part production at unprecedented speed and cost savings through integrated software and automated quality verification. Freeform targets industrial customers who need on‑demand, scalable metal part production to shorten lead times, reduce inventory, and simplify supply chains.