About the Role
DigiLens is seeking a curious, self-driven, and independent-thinking Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing team at DigiLens. You will be responsible for the engineering design and development of systems for augmented reality displays. In your role, you will design electro-mechanical equipment to produce DigiLens’ next-generation waveguide displays and holographic manufacturing technology. The equipment will be used internally and shipped to world-class manufacturers that license our technology. This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the cutting edge of the rapidly growing AR/VR/MR market.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Own all engineering design aspects of Advanced Manufacturing projects, largely consisting of waveguide manufacturing equipment, automation, or handling.Develop new equipment concepts to improve yield, performance, or productivity.Conduct design reviews to communicate intent, align the team, and get feedback.Work with cross-functional teams to find root causes and develop and implement solutions to resolve them.Architect new equipment that seamlessly integrates mechanical, controls, power, and software.Generate technical drawings for fabricated part procurement; communicate with and drive vendors.Support and conduct assembly and testing of equipment, tools, and processes.Write and maintain technical documentation of designs, assembly, operation, and troubleshooting procedures.Frequently work on short development cycles, requiring rapid prototyping and iteration. Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues for internal and external manufacturing.Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Five years of industry experience in system design using SolidWorks or equivalent.Solid knowledge of hardware design, GD&T.Experience in designing static and dynamic mechanical systems.Strong understanding of opto-mechanical principles and components.Familiar with the principles of design using translation and rotation stages.Familiar with the principles of rapid manufacture and prototyping.Ability to recognize the impact and risks of adding new features to applications.Hands-on experience in engineering and production environments.Ability to apply data-driven problem-solving techniques.Proven experience in quickly learning new technologies.Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to work both independently and with cross-functional teams.Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.Strong customer-focused attitude.Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Enthusiastic about AR technology.Experience developing or supporting inkjet printing equipment.Experience developing or supporting optical, projection, and display testing equipment.Experience designing or supporting equipment in a high-tech application, such as semiconductors.Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, LabVIEW, or similar environments.Proficient in assembling optical systems, including handling and cleaning optics, interpreting technical documentation, and describing optical system components and assembly procedures.About the Role
DigiLens is looking for an Optical Engineer to join our engineering team to support both R&D development and New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering activities. You will work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers on core waveguide development, holographic waveguide fabrication, and testing of our next-generation augmented reality waveguides. In addition to mastering many aspects of holographic and digital optics, there will be the potential to advance your career in a vibrant, fast-growing company with room for employees to grow.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Build, align, optimize, and debug DigiLens’ waveguide holographic exposure tools for R&D and NPI engineering activities.Perform “hands-on” building, testing, and evaluating of optical breadboard apparatuses to characterize / test / validate optical performance of DigiLens waveguides, or related optical hardware.Work individually, or with DigiLens team members, to conduct optical engineering activities to support the design and development of DigiLens waveguide optical devices and/or other business needs, as directed.Write, maintain, and follow process documentation as needed.Generate clear technical summary reports related to activities, including descriptions, measurement and data extrapolation summaries, to support design, product and process development as needed.Maintain a lab notebook to document and record development activities, including hardware performance, test results, design developments, fabrication instructions, design/process/procedure corrections or improvements, and inventions.Work within cross-functional discipline teams to make DigiLens design concepts a physical reality.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, or a related engineering discipline.3 to 5 years of industry experience.Experienced with setup, use, and alignment of optical components and related test equipment.Experience with Zemax or similar optical design software.Strong verbal and written communicator to enable effective problem-solving.A natural team player with excellent cross-functional teamwork skills.Passionate about optical engineering and AR.High energy and drive to work in a startup environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Strong background in optical test equipment.Experience with micro display technologies.Familiar with Python, Matlab, Jump, or similar environments.Familiarity/experience with mechanical CAD, 3D printing.Company DescriptionDigiLens is a leader in holographic waveguides used for augmented extended reality (XR) and other displays. The company has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that delivers best-in-class solutions using a unique, low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process. DigiLens enables OEM partners to design and build XR-enabled devices for the global automobile, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military industries.
About the Role
DigiLens is seeking a bright, self-driven, and independent-thinking Mechanical Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing team at DigiLens. As part of the team, you will be responsible for the mechanical engineering design and development of systems for augmented reality displays. In your role, you will use your opto-mechanical skills to develop DigiLens’ next-generation waveguide displays and holographic manufacturing technology. This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the cutting edge of the rapidly growing Augmented Reality (AR) market.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Complete mechanical engineering projects for DigiLens R&D and Advanced Manufacturing.Design hardware in CAD using Solidworks to support DigiLens waveguide design, fabrication, and test.Work with cross-functional teams on individual projects to develop solutions and contribute to overall process improvement.Implement R&D and Pilot solutions with consideration for eventual scaling to volume fabrication solutions.Support and build demos, equipment, tools, and processes.Write and maintain technical documentation of designs, assembly procedures, and methods.Generate technical drawings for hardware procurement.Communicate with and drive vendors/partners for component procurement.Frequently work on short development cycles, requiring rapid prototyping and iteration.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.Three to five years of industry experience in mechanical design using SolidWorks or equivalent.Good knowledge of hardware design, GD&T.Experience in designing static and dynamic mechanical systems.Strong understanding of opto-mechanical principles and components.Familiar with the principles of rapid manufacture and prototyping.Ability to recognize the impact and risks of adding new features to applications.Hands-on experience in engineering and production environments.Ability to apply scientific problem-solving techniques.Aptitude to quickly learn new technologies.Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to work both independently and with cross-functional teams.Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.Strong customer-focused attitude.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Enthusiastic about AR technology.Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.Experience developing or supporting optical, projection, and display testing equipment.Experience developing or supporting inkjet printing equipment.Familiarity with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, LabView, or similar environments.Proficient in assembling optical systems, including handling and cleaning optics, interpreting technical documentation, and describing optical system components and assembly procedures.
Company DescriptionDigiLens is a leader in holographic waveguides used for augmented extended reality (XR) and other displays. The company has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that delivers best-in-class solutions using a unique, low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process. DigiLens enables OEM partners to design and build XR-enabled devices for the global automobile, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military industries.
