Job description
Location: Flexible (San Mateo, CA). This role offers the flexibility to work from home, within proximity to the office location.
The Role
GoPro is seeking a candidate for the role of Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to architect, design, build, test, qualify and document opto-mechanical components and assemblies. The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer owns the mechanical design of the camera module from concept to mass production and has a direct impact on GoPro’s world-class image quality in a highly visible role at the company.
What You Will Do
Lead the design, documentation, and execution of optical systems from concept through production and into sustaining phases.
Design 3D CAD models and draft 2D drawings to create high-precision opto-mechanical components.
Contribute to design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and design-for-test (DFT) efforts, ensuring scalable and cost-effective production.
Perform complex tolerance analyses to ensure manufacturability and performance of precision assemblies of optical parts.
Work collaboratively with cross functional internal teams, as well as contract manufacturers in Asia to support camera and lens module builds, testing, and quality assurance. There will be travel to vendor sites as needed to support design and manufacturing.
Write test plans, analyze build and test data, generate visualizations, and drive actionable decisions based on statistical insights.
Skills We’re Excited About
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in opto-mechanical product development, including but not limited to Camera Systems, AR/VR, LIDAR, Waveguides, Wearable Optics.
- Proficient in Siemens NX (or other CAD tool) for 3D CAD design and 2D drafting and the design skills to get to a manufacturable design (TA, DFM, GD&T)
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to optical systems: injection molding, CNC machining, die casting, MIM, die cutting, lens molding, and glass grinding/polishing. Experience with PCB integration in opto-mechanical assemblies.
- Familiarity with optical component alignment methodologies, including active alignment systems.
- Ability to work well with other humans; and travel periodically as needed for the project.
Bonus Points For
- Ability to analyze and present statistical data using Python, MATLAB, or other tool for data plotting and analysis, automation scripts, productivity enhancement, and generally building tools to help us work faster.
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), performing your own thermal/structural modeling as well as collaborating with other FEA engineers on their analysis
- Experience with Zemax OpticStudio, performing your own system level tolerance and performance modeling and/or working with Optical Engineers on their analysis
Why Work With Us?
Create your own destiny. GoPro enables you and trusts you to get your own job done, because we believe that autonomy in role brings out the best in our employees.
Live your best life. We’ve adopted remote and flexible work arrangements to support work at GoPro alongside our commitment to supporting employee wellbeing, belonging and connection with one another.
Work with leading edge technologies. We encourage employees to cultivate and use the latest and greatest technology, to provide the best solutions to serve our customers. We celebrate creative solutions that bring innovation to GoPro technology.
GoPro Highlights
- Get your very own GoPro camera + gear
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance – premiums are 100% paid for employees, 80% paid for dependents
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Generous time off policy
- 12 weeks paid parental leave for new parents
- Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) options
- Discounted employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- LiveHealthy monthly wellness reimbursement
- Wellness programs including 1:1 Coaching, 1:1 Therapy sessions, and mental health resources
- Innovative remote-friendly wellness classes and events
- Flexible work arrangements
- Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
- Professional + personal development opportunities, i.e. LinkedIn Learning, technology trainings, certifications, Peer-to-Peer learning, conferences and more
- Opportunities to get involved in the causes that you care about (annual camera donation + volunteer events)
GoPro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The pay range for this role is between $104,225 - $137,000. Actual pay within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including your residence location and prior work experience. Equity, benefits, and a discretionary bonus may be additional forms of compensation for this role and are not included in the provided pay range.
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