R&D Technician Opto-Mechanical at Aeva, Inc. (Mountain View, CA)R&D Technician Opto-Mechanical

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.

We are looking for an Opto-mechanical production technician to help prototype, build & test our products throughout the product life cycle.

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

Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.