Manager, Optical Manufacturing Development Engineering
Divergent · Torrance, California, United States
Posted 13 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Divergent's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 81% of Divergent's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Divergent
- high 44 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
- Hiring momentum
- 106 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Manager of Optical Manufacturing Development Engineering at Divergent will lead the optical systems function within the Manufacturing Development Engineering team. This role involves overseeing the integration, commissioning, and calibration stability of optical subsystems across the LPBF machine fleet, while also managing a small team of optics engineers. Responsibilities include developing calibration procedures, troubleshooting optical performance issues, and ensuring documentation and metrics for optical systems are maintained.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in electro-optical or opto-mechanical systems design, integration, or calibration
- Experience developing and validating calibration and verification processes for optical or laser systems
- Hands-on experience integrating high-power lasers, scanners/galvos, or beam delivery optics
- Experience with RCCA and technical troubleshooting of complex electro-optical systems
- Strong technical documentation skills (work instructions, test procedures, calibration standards)
Nice to have
- Experience with LPBF or additive manufacturing systems
- Prior experience managing or formally mentoring engineers/technicians
- Familiarity with laser safety programs and standards
- Experience with high-power lasers (0.5kW+), beam shaping optics, or high-speed imaging/camera systems
- Knowledge of PLM/MES, configuration management, and change control
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Equity plan
- Discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options
Worth weighing
- On-site work environment with hands-on tasks involving lasers and optical equipment
- May require extended or weekend hours to meet deadlines
- Role involves both leadership and hands-on technical responsibilities
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Listed by Divergent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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