Opto-mechanical Engineer

Who we are and what we do:

Zemax enables our customers to quickly bring new optical products to life through Zemax Virtual Prototyping: a collaborative workflow in which complete optical products can be simulated before ever manufacturing a part. Our vision is that our customers will realize faster times to market, reduced costs, and improved internal processes. Zemax is the only company that offers optical engineers and mechanical engineers the ability to work together with fewer hand-offs and better workflows, which means optical products get manufactured faster without iterations of physical prototypes.

Since 1991, Zemax has been driven by people passionate about the optical design space, and that legacy continues to this day. In the last few years, Zemax has seen dramatic growth, both in sales and headcount. The recent strategic investment by EQT positions the company to triple our sales in the next 3-5 years. Headquartered in Kirkland, WA, Zemax has expanded sales and service support globally with operations in London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Taipei.

Zemax is a company where every individual makes an impact, and employees are our greatest assets. At Zemax, you get to work with a diverse group of passionate people developing products that are changing the way optical products are designed.

Opto-mechanical Engineer Job Overview

Looking for an opportunity to apply your optomechanical skills with 3d CAD including Creo and SOLIDWORKS to help develop and support an exciting product? One that could reach a whole new audience in the rapidly growing field of optical design and manufacturing? Come work with an exceptional team of physicists, engineers, and product managers well-versed in the development of the world’s best optical and illumination design software.

We are currently recruiting for an Optomechanical Engineer with experience using SOLIDWORKS and Creo to package optical systems. This opportunity will allow you to be a part of a small team but contribute in a big way. You’ll get to be on the project from the ground up and will wear many hats as a part of a small and dedicated team.

Who will love this role:

Zemaxers flourish in a team-centric environment and are visionary when it comes to what is possible through process improvements, automation and product management. You look at the challenging-but-achievable projects and don’t feel daunted, but inspired. You see change and experimentation as something positive, and enjoy being part of a team with diverse backgrounds.

Zemax Engineers are instrumental in helping our customers be successful in their work! People who will love this role are:

• Patient Teachers who will help customers learn and navigate LensMechanix and inspire confidence on the way
• Proud advocates who will stand up for our customers, while remaining empathetic, compassionate, responsive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Helpers who are friendly and engaging and can easily smooth bumpy roads and have a knack for winning hearts and minds
• Multi-taskers who confidently juggle multiple projects while prioritizing needs
• Subject matter experts who will learn how to use our software and be creative and resourceful in finding solutions for our customers

Be sure to check Zemax’s Glassdoor page for more about what it’s like to work at Zemax! 

 What you’ll do:

Zemax has released LensMechanix, an application for mechanical engineers who package optical systems in CAD software, including Creo and SOLIDWORKS. As an Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Zemax, you will play a key role in the success of the product. Working in a small team, you get to wear a lot of hats, and will work closely with product managers and development team.

You will become a product expert, using your knowledge to:

• Demonstrate the software’s capabilities to potential customers
• Provide technical support to current and potential customers
• Investigate potential bugs in the software
• Specify and test new features for each software release
• Speak with customers at trade shows and conferences
• Write knowledge base articles, write tutorials, and record videos demonstrating the software’s capabilities
• Create industry or application-specific example files included in the installation files for customer use
• Teach and create content for LensMechanix training courses

What you’ll bring:

To be considered for this position, you should have a passion for problem solving and a proven ability to climb the learning curve quickly. The ideal candidates will be outgoing and enthusiastic with demonstrated experience packaging optical systems for manufacture. Desired qualifications include:

• BS degree in mechanical engineering or directly related field, MS preferred
• 3 - 5 years packaging optical systems
• 5+ years experience using 3d CAD software including Creo and SOLIDWORKS
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Desire to interact with customers, including listening to customer experiences and gathering feedback
• Experience presenting or teaching engineers or scientists
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to distill problems down to their simplest form

This position includes a competitive salary that consists of a combination of base salary, bonus and great benefits. 

Success will look like:

In the first year, a high performer will accomplish the following:

• Become an expert in LensMechanix, providing a positive technical support experience to customers or prospects and helping them to apply the product to solve their particular problem. We’ll hear things like "{Your name here} is AWESOME!!" or "I really appreciate the prompt help and follow through in resolving my problem. Great customer service!" (These are real comments we have received from real customers.)
• Create and update product documentation, identifying and closing the gaps where we can help customers or prospects better grasp the potential of our product.
• Contribute to the technical advancement of LensMechanix through bug reporting, sharing customer experiences to help product managers develop a roadmap, and specifying and testing new features
• Develop and teach LensMechanix courses, helping our customers succeed and adopt new workflows quickly

Location

This position is located at Zemax HQ in Kirkland, WA. You must be eligible to work in the US to apply.