Opto-Mechanical Product Engineer (Precision Optics)
Northwell Health
Deer Park, Suffolk, United States · Posted September 14, 2026
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About the job
FlexStaff is hiring an Opto-Mechanical Product Engineer for our client, an aerospace and industrial manufacturing company located in Deer Park, NY .
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a motivated engineer to join a dynamic team focused on the design, development, manufacturing, and continuous improvement of precision optics products and systems .
The ideal candidate will have a BS and/or MS in Opto-Mechanical Engineering along with 3+ years of experience in precision mechanical or opto-mechanical design and product development within a technical manufacturing environment. Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings is required, and SolidWorks experience is preferred.
What You’ll Do:
Partner with senior engineering staff to learn existing optical systems, product designs, manufacturing methods, engineering practices, and technical history
Document critical knowledge and grow into technical ownership of assigned products
Design and develop mechanical and opto-mechanical assemblies and systems
Conduct engineering analysis and create prototypes, CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, specifications, test requirements, and supporting technical documentation
Support existing products by troubleshooting production issues, implementing design changes, performing root-cause analysis, and driving manufacturing improvements
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and other teams to support business priorities and customer needs
Share technical knowledge and best practices across sites to support global product engineering efforts
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).