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.

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