Mechanical design engineer W/M

The company

Founded in 2013, Cailabs is the number one global specialist in laser shaping, tied to a unique, patented technology: Multi Plane Light Conversion (MPLC).

At Cailabs we design, manufacture and develop innovative photonic solutions for satellite communications, industrial applications (laser machining), fiber optic telecommunications and defense.

Since 2020, Cailabs has seen its growth accelerate in the field of optical ground stations/ free space optical communications and we are looking to expand our customer base across the U.S. government, commercial, and defense markets. Cailabs patented MPLC technology passively mitigates atmospheric turbulence to enable ultra-high-speed satellite to earth communications -an exciting technology with unlimited potential. Cailabs currently employs over 90 people, including 25 PhDs. with 26 patent families registered. 

Post description

Would you like to put your mechanical skills to work on innovative technical projects in fields such as laser shaping for space communications or industrial machining processes?

Then join the Cailabs R&D department!

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, your role will be to manage the development of mechanics for innovative optical components within the Mechanical Division: from design, through to the manufacture of the first prototypes, right up to the industrialisation of products.

Your main tasks will be :

• Analysing requirements and constraints with the technical teams, and generating ideas and concepts to meet them (internal and customer projects),
• Carrying out the 3D design of parts and drawing up the various parts,
• Manage the sub-contracting aspect of manufacturing the parts (identifying and consulting sub-contractors, etc.),
• Document the manufacture and assembly of systems at Cailabs (parts list, assembly plan, production support, etc.),
• Assembling systems with the technical team and production (from prototype to finished product) and, if necessary, making improvements to the product.

Profile required

With a university degree (BAC+5) in mechanical engineering or equivalent, you will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years' significant experience in a mechanical department in an industrial environment, where you have supported the development of a product/component. 

Key points: 

• Mastery of Solidworks,
• A taste for R&D development of mechanical and micromechanical systems,
• Knowledge of different manufacturing processes,
• Autonomy,
• Rigour and creativity.

Plus points : 

• Technical English,
• Use of Solidworks PDM,
• Knowledge of optomechanics and micromechanics,
• Knowledge of optics.

When you join Cailabs, you'll find :

A dynamic team of engineers and PhDs who share your desire to put their skills to work on stimulating technical challenges,
Collective emulation and a strong intellectual interest in your work,
A company at the cutting edge of technology, from the development of prototypes through to the industrialisation phases.

Plus :

Time for sharing and conviviality (annual seminar, meals, group games, sports activities, etc.),
100% health insurance cover,
A bonus system to reward collective and individual performance.
Finally, joining Cailabs is the assurance that everything will be done to help you perform, improve and take on new challenges.

For more information, visit www.cailabs.com

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