Description

About the job

Semiconductor supplier KD provides innovative high-speed optical networking for harsh environments. Making gigabit communications over fiber optics a reality, KD technology supplies multi Gb/s optical links for automotive, industrial, and home networks.

Founded in 2010 in Madrid, Spain, KD offer its cost-effective technology as either ASSP or IP (Intellectual Property) to be integrated in SoCs (System-on-Chips).

KD has about 75 employees, we are in full expansion due to the development of innovative products in the sector and the creation of a unique factory in Spain.

As a result, we are looking for a Opto-Mechanical Engineer.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of optical measurement test benches, mechanical interfaces, compact beam-delivery setups.
• Design and validation of optical connectors and collaboration with other companies to develop the fiber optic connector eco-system.
• Perform optical and mechanical simulations (VCSEL/PD to fiber coupling, beam propagation, thermal and vibration sensitivity, mechanical stiffness, etc.).
• Component reliability and qualification testing.
• Develop mechanical/optomechanical test procedures.
• Geometrical measurements and inspection of Fiber Optic Transceivers (FOTs), connectors, boards, etc., by using digital microscope and CMM equipment.
• Assembly, alignment, and characterization of optical modules.
• Develop stable free-space optical layouts (beam shaping, splitting, polarization management, mode-matching, fiber coupling).
• Development of assembly process, fixtures and tooling, including tolerance analysis and edition of detailed mechanical drawings and assembly documentation.
• Support transition from R&D prototypes to manufacturable, production-ready sub-systems.

What You Bring

• Education: BSc/MSc in Optics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years' experience in Opto-Mechanical field.
• Hands-on experience in building, aligning and testing optical and opto-mechanical setups and assemblies is required.
• Experience with optical simulation tools (Zemax/OpticStudio, CodeV, or Python/MATLAB beam-propagation tools) is required.
• Ability to generate clear documentation: assembly drawings, alignment procedures, test reports.

Knowledge & Skills

• Programming skillsets using Python or Matlab for numerical models and data analysis using libraries such as numpy, scipy and pandas is required.
• Experience in mechanical design and simulation using modern 3D design software like Ansys Mechanical, Solidworks, Autocad, Catia, Inventor or similar.
• Familiarity with Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Analytical skills, including data analysis.
• Knowledge of version control software is welcome.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skill is a must: all internal documentation is written in English.

• Continuous search for technical excellence.
• Passion for learning from experience.
• Critical and constructive attitude.
• Capability to accept system design responsibilities.
• Proactive (problem solving) attitude.
• Team membership attitude.

What We Offer

• Development and growth: we offer development and training opportunities in a fast-growing start-up company.
• Financial stability: With us you receive performance-related pay, health insurance as well as other company benefits.
• Work-life balance: A concern that is part of the company's culture. We offer the possibility of hybrid work and flexible working hours and the opportunity to work in a modern workplace in an excellent location in Madrid (Tres Cantos).
• Working together: we are a friendly team with a shared passion for technology. We focus on building personal connections through team events and networking activities between teams.

• Flexible working hours, intensive working hours on Fridays and the three summer months.
• 10 hours of telework per week.
• Free Medical insurance for the employee and discounts for family members.
• English/Spanish classes free.
• Ticket Restaurant option.
• Company social events.
• Training plan and development opportunities.

Employment Details

• Indefinite full-time contract.
• 24 working days holiday.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment, with ambitious and innovative projects.
• Flat hierarchies and open communication.
• A very good working atmosphere with competent, motivated and friendly colleagues, open to the international level.
• Location: Madrid (Tres Cantos).
• Salary: To be negotiated based on candidate's experience.