Fiber Fabrication R&D Engineer/Technologist

Microsoft; Romsey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an R&D Engineer specialized in optical fibers to innovate and improve manufacturing methods. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in related engineering fields and possess significant experience in photonics manufacturing. This role involves operating advanced equipment, conducting data analysis, and collaborating within a team to ensure quality in the production environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in developing manufacturing processes, preferably optical fibers.
• Experience in cleanroom environments and disciplines.
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Research and validate manufacturing methods for optical fibers.
• Operate optical fiber manufacturing equipment.
• Use data analysis to identify and solve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Manufacturing R&D in photonics

Data and statistical analysis

Teamworking and communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Optical fiber manufacturing equipment

High value capital equipment

Job description

Responsibilities (Text Only)

- Researches novel, reliable and scalable manufacturing methods for optical fiber preforms and hollow core optical fibers and seeks to validate them. Provides recommendations to project team members as to which approaches are most successful. - Operates, and contributes to upkeeping, state-of-the-art optical fiber manufacturing equipment in a safety conscious and quality focused environment. - Uses data and statistical analysis to identify problems or flaws that may affect a novel process. Identifies possible solutions and bring them to the attention of other R&D engineers or team leaders. - Follows established procedures to create detailed reports, operating procedures, and process control requirements, in support of technology transfer to engineering and production teams. - Communicates project progress/status within the project team (e.g., to customers and partners) and escalates issues as necessary.

Qualifications (Text Only)

Required/minimum qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience. - Experience in manufacturing R&D in photonics, semiconductors, sensing technologies or related areas - Demonstrated proficiency in the development of manufacturing processes, preferably of optical fibers or optical planar waveguides. You must be legally authorised (have citizenship or a valid visa/work permit) to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Other Requirements: - Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: - Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Additional or preferred qualifications - Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. - Knowledge of cleanroom working environments and disciplines - Experience in the operation and use of high value capital equipment - Practical knowledge of optical fibers and their properties - Excellent teamworking, communication and interpersonal skills Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a requestvia the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #azurecorejobs