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Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions in optoelectronics. The OSI Optoelectronics division is a diversified manufacturer of photodiodes and optical sensors for various applications, and is currently offering a part-time on-site Sr. Mechanical Engineering position to support their High-Power group.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for current manufactured High-Power products.
  • Support development opportunities of the High-Power Pulsed laser group.
  • Design required fixtures and processes for the High-Power group.
  • Troubleshoot and follow up on corrective actions.
  • Guide and mentor other members of the engineering team.
  • Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
  • Report quality problems or defects to management.

Requirements

  • Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline required; relevant work experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Over eight years of relevant work experience in an engineering capacity for a manufacturing company.
  • Knowledge of wire bonding is required.
  • Knowledge of laser diode die mounting requirements is required.
  • Proficient in CADD desired.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Part-time position requiring approximately seven to ten hours per week.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO
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Pay in context

At roughly $57/hr, this posting sits about 71% above the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $28–$39/hr middle band drawn from 102 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 93% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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