Product Development Engineer I (HW)

Product Development Engineer (R&D)

Location : Santa Clara, CA

Role Summary : We are seeking an experienced and innovative Product Development Engineer to join our dynamic R&D team. This position is pivotal to our prototype development initiatives, requiring the transformation of novel optical concepts from functional benchtop systems into production-ready products. The successful candidate will contribute significantly throughout the product development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build and test advanced laser-based systems and cutting-edge optical prototypes. The role reports directly to the R&D Director of Opto-Mechanical Engineering.

Key Responsibilities :

• Contribute to the opto-mechanical design and development of advanced optical systems, with emphasis on early-stage prototyping and subsequent transition to pilot production.
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) reflecting current methodologies, formulate new processes aligned with industry best practices, establish and maintain assembly and testing stations, and facilitate staff training.
• Evaluate and select suitable commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) as well as custom-designed optical, mechanical, and electro-optical components, considering performance criteria, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability.
• Leverage strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges within a dynamic research and development environment.

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About Picarro

We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

At Picarro, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, or disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters / agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

At Picarro, we strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Picarro, Inc. at disabilityassistance@picarro.com for assistance.