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NPI Alignment Engineer

United States, Mountain View 132400.00 - 179200.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 05, 2026
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Job Description

Aeva is 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

What we offer

  • Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
  • Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
  • Unlimited PTO
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