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.
Key Responsibilities
Development from concept to production release of in-house and outsourced active alignment equipment
Work remotely and on-site with active alignment equipment manufacturers to solve equipment hardware and process related issues
Oversee failure analysis of process and assembly related issues
Source and buy-off active alignment required for production
Provide DFM feedback to the engineering team and own process related design decisions as related to active alignment
Requirements
3-5 years experience developing custom designed optoelectronic active alignment equipment and alignment processes
Hands-on experience developing and debugging active aligner hardware and processes
Hands-on experience creating and modifying alignment sequences in custom equipment GUIs
Experience optimizing processes for cycle time, yield, and performance
A strong understanding and comfort of geometric optics and mechanical alignment hardware
Experience specifying and developing original alignment techniques and algorithms
Experience with automation hardware using precision stages, automated dispensing, and pneumatics
Strong knowledge of epoxies used for active alignment
Years of accumulated knowledge of working with equipment suppliers and contract manufacturers
Excellent project management and communication skills
Willingness for extended international travel
Experience with working in an R&D environment while also meeting deadlines in a production schedule
Experience writing scripts in languages like Python, Matlab, Labview, or C++
Experience analyzing large alignment datasets using software such as Python, R, JMP, or similar
Strong Solidworks experience
Experience designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies