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Posted 22 July, 2026

Optomechanical Engineer

Protouch Staffing
Princeton, NJ, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title

Optomechanical Engineer

Job Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design and develop custom precision optomechanical components and assemblies.

  • Create modular mechanical platforms and infrastructure for complex engineering systems.

  • Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional engineering teams to define design requirements, project timelines, and system integration needs.

  • Develop detailed mechanical designs from concept through prototyping and production.

  • Build, assemble, test, and validate mechanical systems and prototypes.

  • Produce 2D mechanical drawings with appropriate tolerances and manufacturing specifications.

  • Apply finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate and optimize mechanical designs.

  • Design components with manufacturability and scalability in mind using Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.

  • Support system integration, mechanical alignment, and hardware validation activities.

  • Contribute to the development of scalable engineering solutions for advanced technology platforms.

Qualifications and Certifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

  • Experience with CAD software for mechanical design.

  • Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

  • Experience creating 2D mechanical drawings and applying geometric tolerancing principles.

  • Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).

  • Basic familiarity with optical systems and optomechanical components.

  • Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, construction, and alignment.

  • Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.

  • Knowledge of quantum physics is not required.

Benefits

  • Equity-based compensation opportunity.

  • Comprehensive medical insurance.

  • Dental insurance.

  • Vision insurance.

  • Dependent healthcare benefits.

  • Retirement savings plan.

  • Flexible spending account (FSA).

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering technologies.

  • Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

  • Professional learning and growth opportunities.

Company Description
Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.