Opto-Mechanical Engineer (Semiconductor)

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon; the compensation section also references Portland, Oregon. The role is onsite and includes approximately 10% travel. Relocation eligible.

Salary: $128,000–$176,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops materials science and engineering solutions and equipment used in semiconductor chip and advanced display production.

What you will do

• Lead and design opto-mechanical solutions for complex subsystems, including optical, mechanical, and electrical interfaces.
• Design precision components and assemblies for sub-micron alignment, thermal stability, manufacturability, and high-volume production.
• Perform mechanical, structural, thermal, modal, fluid, and structural-thermal-optical performance analyses.
• Lead prototype and production optical integration, alignment, calibration, and testing activities.
• Develop drawings, specifications, procedures, engineering reports, and product lifecycle documentation.
• Act as a technical lead on cross-functional programs, communicating design status, risks, and trade-offs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience.
• Strong mechanical design knowledge covering materials, thermal expansion, tolerance analysis, strength, rigidity, cost, and manufacturability.
• Experience with tooling and jig design, machine shops, electronics packaging, liquid cooling, pneumatics, and fittings.
• Hands-on finite element analysis experience with correlation of models to measured hardware.
• Practical experience with optical measurement, interferometers, wavefront theory, optical drawings, alignment systems, and Class 4 lasers.
• Ability to interpret and extend existing code, perform regression testing, and support software feedback cycles.

Nice to have

• Experience with measurement system analysis, gauge repeatability and reproducibility, uncertainty budgets, calibration, and traceability.
• Python and Git-style repository experience for rapid prototyping of controls or analysis applications.
• Experience automating laboratory equipment and transferring designs into manufacturing.
• Knowledge of reliability analysis, failure mode analysis, reliability prediction, and accelerated life testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive environment focused on learning, professional development, and technical growth.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and health and wellbeing programs.
• Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs.
• Regular employment with full-time status and approximately 10% travel.