NPI Alignment Engineer

Mountain View, California, United StatesOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Aeva is seeking an NPI Alignment Engineer to develop precision optoelectronic alignment equipment, working closely with design teams and contract manufacturers. This role requires in-depth experience in micro-optic assembly techniques and equipment, with a strong emphasis on active alignment. Responsibilities include developing equipment from concept to production, troubleshooting hardware and process issues with manufacturers, overseeing failure analysis, sourcing equipment, and providing DFM feedback. The role involves both remote and on-site work, with willingness for extended international travel.

About us:

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.

Role Overview:

Aeva is seeking to hire a talented and motivated NPI Alignment Engineer to work closely with our design teams and contract manufacturers in developing precision optoelectronic alignment equipment. This person should have in-depth experience in micro-optic assembly techniques and equipment with a heavy emphasis on active alignment.

What you will be doing

Development from concept to production release of in-house and outsourced active alignment equipment

Work remotely and on-site with active alignment equipment manufacturers to solve equipment hardware and process related issues

Oversee failure analysis of process and assembly related issues

Source and buy-off active alignment required for production

Provide DFM feedback to the engineering team and own process related design decisions as related to active alignment

What will you have

3-5 years experience developing custom designed optoelectronic active alignment equipment and alignment processes

Hands-on experience developing and debugging active aligner hardware and processes

Hands-on experience creating and modifying alignment sequences in custom equipment GUIs

Experience optimizing processes for cycle time, yield, and performance

A strong understanding and comfort of geometric optics and mechanical alignment hardware

Experience specifying and developing original alignment techniques and algorithms

Experience with automation hardware using precision stages, automated dispensing, and pneumatics

Strong knowledge of epoxies used for active alignment

Years of accumulated knowledge of working with equipment suppliers and contract manufacturers

Excellent project management and communication skills

Willingness for extended international travel

Nice to have

Experience with working in an R&D environment while also meeting deadlines in a production schedule

Experience writing scripts in languages like Python, Matlab, Labview, or C++

Experience analyzing large alignment datasets using software such as Python, R, JMP, or similar

Strong Solidworks experience

Experience designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies

What’s in it for you

Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team

Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants

Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more

Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards

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