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Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Cepton (Nasdaq: CPTN), a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer who is passionate about solving challenges to join us. You'll work in a dynamic, cross-functional, collaborative work environment and support our NPI team by taking charge of BOM control, designing manufacturing tools, and collaborating with other brilliant functional R&D teams and suppliers. You'll be at the forefront of creating innovative solutions and contributing to the success of our company.

Here at Cepton, we use technology to make some difficult problems become easy and some impossible tasks become feasible. We value one's ability to learn higher than the knowledge one has acquired in the past. We like people who strive to solve a problem in new and creative ways instead of only seeking conventional wisdom, we enjoy solving hard problems together. As we are at the cutting edge of technological advancement, join us if you are willing to work with like-minded people to face the challenges posed by the new era of technology together.

What You Will Do:

Create mechanical infrastructure, detailed designs, solid models, and drawings for mechanical subsystems and product packaging.
Conduct mechanical and optical system tolerancing analysis to ensure the required precision, down to the sub-10-micron level, is met.
Develop mechanical tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support manufacturing alignment and assembly processes.
Establish a mechanical subsystem build and qualification process and release reliable manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing technicians, and suppliers to support volume production ramp-up and quality control.

Who You Are:

A bachelor's degree in related disciplines with 0-3 years of work experience.
Solid knowledge of material characteristics and properties, with experience using CAD packages, preferably SolidWorks.
Hands-on experience with machines and familiarity with working in a machine shop. Has experience in working with machine shops, vendors, and design houses for new product prototyping, as well as ramping up volume production.
Good knowledge and experience with typical surface finishing, coating, anodization, and plating.
Strong hands-on skillset with assembling, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems, including those with high precision and micro-structures.
Familiarity with developing tests for improving designs utilizing accelerometers and metrology tools is preferred.
A reliable team player with strong communication skills. Self-motivated, continually striving for excellence, and able to thrive under pressure.

What We Will Offer:

Opportunities to work with strong industry leaders and opportunities to relocate to Silicon Vallely.
Competitive compensation package, including stock.
Comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more.
Paid Times Off and paid holidays
Bonus Program eligibility.
401k & Flexible Spending Account.

Location:

Cepton Headquarters – San Jose, CA
Some local on-site visits to key customers.
Travel to regional customer sites and to support trade shows & conferences if needed.

Cepton is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

CEPTON Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

About CEPTON Technologies (www.cepton.com):

CEPTON (Nasdaq: CPTN) is a Silicon Valley innovator of lidar-based solutions for automotive (ADAS/AV), smart cities, smart spaces, and smart industrial applications. With its patented Micro Motion Technology (MMT®), Cepton aims to take lidar mainstream and achieve its vision of safe and autonomous transportation for everyone.

Founded in 2016 and led by industry veterans with decades of collective experience across a wide range of advanced lidar and imaging technologies, Cepton is focused on the mass market commercialization of high performance, high quality lidar solutions. Cepton is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has a center of excellence facility in Troy, MI to provide local support to the OEM and Tier 1-studded Metro Detroit area. Cepton also has a presence in Germany, Canada, Japan, India, and China to serve a fast-growing global customer base.

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