NPI Alignment Engineer

About us

Aeva is building the next generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel, long-range performance at high resolutions, while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference, Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications.

Role Overview

We are seeking to hire a talented and motivated NPI Alignment Engineer to work closely with our design teams and contract manufacturers in developing precision optoelectronic alignment equipment. This person should have in-depth experience in micro-optic assembly techniques and equipment with a heavy emphasis on active alignment.

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

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

Nice to have

Experience with working in an R&D environment; Strong with Python and C++ experience; Strong Solidworks experience; Experience designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies