Opto-Mechanical Build Engineer

About this role

Freeform seeks a hands-on engineer to develop and scale opto-mechanical systems for advanced metal 3D printing equipment. You'll lead the design, assembly, alignment, and testing of custom optical and mechanical components, working with high-power lasers and precision hardware in a fast-growing deep-tech environment.

What you'll do

• Build, assemble, align, and deploy complex opto-mechanical systems for 3D printing platforms
• Develop scalable procedures for transitioning opto-mechanical builds from prototype to volume production
• Integrate high-power lasers and high-speed cameras with proprietary hardware and software
• Design mechanical solutions that ensure optical precision, repeatability, and GD&T compliance
• Establish precision alignment processes, procedures, and software tools for production use
• Perform optical performance testing and characterization with defined pass criteria

What they're looking for

• Opto-mechanical system design and integration
• Mechanical engineering and CAD
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Precision alignment and metrology
• Laser and optical component integration
• Hardware testing and characterization
• Cross-functional collaboration with electrical and software teams
• Manufacturing process development and scaling