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NPI Alignment Engineer

Aeva

Development from concept to production release of in-house and outsourced active alignment equipment

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Aeva
Mountain View, United States
Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Operations
20 October 2026

About the role

NPI Alignment Engineer What you will be doing • Development from concept to production release of in-house and outsourced active alignment equipment • Work remotely and on-site with active alignment equipment manufacturers to solve equipment hardware and process related issues • Oversee failure analysis of process and assembly related issues • Source and buy-off active alignment required for production • Provide DFM feedback to the engineering team and own process related design decisions as related to active alignment What will you have • 3-5 years experience developing custom designed optoelectronic active alignment equipment and alignment processes • Hands-on experience developing and debugging active aligner hardware and processes • Hands-on experience creating and modifying alignment sequences in custom equipment GUIs • Experience optimizing processes for cycle time, yield, and performance • A strong understanding and comfort of geometric optics and mechanical alignment hardware • Experience specifying and developing original alignment techniques and algorithms • Experience with automation hardware using precision stages, automated dispensing, and pneumatics • Strong knowledge of epoxies used for active alignment • Years of accumulated knowledge of working with equipment suppliers and contract manufacturers • Excellent project management and communication skills • Willingness for extended international travel Nice to have • Experience with working in an R&D environment while also meeting deadlines in a production schedule • Experience writing scripts in languages like Python, Matlab, Labview, or C++ • Experience analyzing large alignment datasets using software such as Python, R, JMP, or similar • Strong Solidworks experience • Experience designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies What’s in it for you • Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team • Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants • Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more • Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards Salary Range Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually. Application for NPI Alignment Engineer successfully submitted! Apply for NPI Alignment Engineer

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