Opto-Electro Mechanical Engineer
1 day ago
Plainview
Job Description Company Description tec5USA Inc. is a manufacturer of spectroscopy systems utilizing UV-Vis, NIR, and Raman technologies. Our solutions enable real-time measurement and analysis of chemical and physical parameters across industries including pharmaceutical and biotechnology, chemical and petrochemical, semiconductor manufacturing, environmental technology, food and beverage, and agriculture. tec5USA is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 standards. Position Summary tec5USA is seeking an Opto-Electrical Mechanical Engineer to support the R&D department for development of the analytical instrument for the manufacturing industry. The R&D Engineer will work hands-on with UV-Vis, NIR, and Raman spectroscopy systems, optical and electronic components, sensors, sampling interfaces, and associated hardware and software. The position will be responsible for developing and evaluating prototypes, designing and conducting experiments, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting new product and application development. This position requires a combination of strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on technical ability, scientific problem-solving, and an interest in optical spectroscopy and analytical instrumentation Responsibilities • Design, develop, assemble, and test prototype spectroscopy systems, components, and experimental setups., • Support the development and improvement of UV-Vis, NIR, and Raman spectroscopy instrumentation., • Evaluate optical, electrical, mechanical, and sensing components for integration into new and existing systems., • Design and execute experiments to evaluate system performance, new technologies, and product concepts., • Develop test procedures and evaluate system performance, including accuracy, repeatability, stability, reliability, and environmental performance., • Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of instrumentation, hardware, software, and system-level issues., • Identify and implement improvements to existing products, components, and system designs., • Support the development of customized spectroscopy solutions for customer-specific applications., • Work closely with analytical chemists and application scientists to translate measurement requirements into practical instrumentation solutions., • Collaborate with optical, electrical, mechanical, software, and scientific personnel on multidisciplinary development projects., • Support the integration of hardware, firmware, software, sensors, and sampling components into complete measurement systems., • Build and modify test fixtures, prototypes, and laboratory setups as required., • Perform verification and validation testing of new and modified products., • Support IQ/OQ/PQ and other system qualification activities when applicable., • Apply structured engineering methods, including Design of Experiments (DOE), to optimize system performance and evaluate design variables., • Assist in transitioning successful prototypes and R&D concepts into production-ready solutions., • Maintain accurate engineering documentation, test plans, experimental results, design changes, and technical reports., • Ensure R&D activities comply with applicable company quality procedures and ISO requirements., • Provide technical support for complex instrumentation and application-related issues when required. Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field., • Minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering, instrumentation, product development, or R&D experience preferred., • Hands-on experience developing, testing, troubleshooting, or integrating scientific or industrial instrumentation., • Experience with optical systems, spectroscopy, sensors, or analytical instrumentation strongly preferred., • Familiarity with UV-Vis, NIR, and/or Raman spectroscopy is highly desirable., • Understanding of electrical, optical, and mechanical system integration., • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, schematics, and engineering documentation., • Experience with prototype development, verification/validation testing, and root-cause analysis., • Strong experimental design, data analysis, and technical problem-solving skills., • Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar engineering/data-analysis tools is desirable., • Familiarity with CAD, electronics, data acquisition systems, or instrument-control software is a plus., • Strong hands-on technical aptitude and willingness to work directly with laboratory and prototype equipment., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to manage multiple technical projects and priorities. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team . Additional Requirements • Ability to commute to and work on-site at our Plainview, NY facility., • Work authorization in the United States is required. Compensation Base Salary: $80,000–$110,000 annually Additional performance-based compensation may be available based on individual and company objectives. Benefits • Health insurance, including dental and vision, • 401(k) with 3% company match, • Paid vacation:, • 11 days during the first year, • One additional vacation day per year thereafter, up to 21 days annually, • 5 personal/sick days, • 8 company holidays, • Additional year-end company closure from December 24 through January 2 Equal Opportunity Employer tec5USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Work Location: In person – Plainview, NY 11803