Manufacturing Engineer – Photonics Products

EFFECT Photonics B.V.

Eindhoven

Hybrid

EUR 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

EFFECT Photonics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to scale up production of photonics products in a high-volume environment. You will own industrialization and NPI, drive manufacturability, and partner with engineering, quality, and suppliers to optimize yield and cost.

The role requires strong problem solving, English communication, and experience in photonics or related precision manufacturing. This is a collaborative, growth-focused opportunity in Eindhoven.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline as listed; 5+ years in photonics or related manufacturing.
Experience driving yield improvement and process optimization in a production environment.
Strong understanding of photonics manufacturing processes and optical assembly techniques.
Experience with SPC, DOE, root cause and failure analysis methodologies.
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge.
Cleanroom manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Own industrialization and NPI processes from concept to mass production.
Drive design for manufacturability and cost reduction.
Lead yield improvement initiatives and CAPA.
Analyze manufacturing data, paretos, SPC trends, and failure analysis results.
Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve issues.
Monitor KPIs: cost, yield, cycle time, OEE; support automation and digital manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Photonic manufacturing

Statistical data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

LEAN / Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Engineering in photonics related field

Tools

MES systems

ERP platforms

Manufacturing data analytics tools

Job description

Your role as a Manufacturing Engineer – Photonics Products

EFFECT Photonics is a technology scale-up founded in Eindhoven. We develop highly sophisticated optical sub-assemblies (OSAs), including, among others, high-performance lasers for the data- and telecommunications market.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer – Photonics Products. You will be responsible for setting up and supporting the production of advanced photonics products in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and result-driven manufacturing engineer who has strong experience in photonics manufacturing processes and a proven track record of driving yield improvement, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the production lifecycle.

Requirements

Pro-active, self-directed, able to work independently as well as being part of a cross functional team. Works together with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management and suppliers.
Ability to identify risks and drive risk mitigation plans
Yield improvement leadership
Process Optimization
Statistical Data Analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Manufacturing Scalability
Technical Problem Solving
Operational Excellence
Experienced with supplier interactions
Excellent communication and teamwork
Good writing and oral communication skills in English
Understanding of Asia business culture

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in photonics, optoelectronics, semiconductor, or precision electronics manufacturing.
Demonstrated success driving measurable yield improvement in a production environment.
Strong understanding of photonics manufacturing processes and optical assembly techniques.
Experience with statistical analysis tools, SPC, DOE, root cause analysis, and failure analysis methodologies.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Experience in working in cleanroom manufacturing environments.
Strong problem-solving, analytical and data interpretation skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with photonic integrated circuits (PICs), fiber optics, lasers. LiDAR, telecom optics, or optical transceivers
Six sigma green belt or black belt certification.
Familiarity with automated optical alignment and test systems.
Experience with MES systems, ERP platforms, and manufacturing data analytics tools.
Knowledge of reliability testing and qualification standards for photonics products.
Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) and manufacturing scale-up.

Responsibilities

During the product design stage:
- Own the industrialization and NPI (New Product Introduction) processes – from an Operations point of view - from product concept into mass production until End of Life.
- Participate in the cross-functional project team to ensure that proposed product designs are manufacturable and meet quality & margin requirements by driving design for manufacturability, assembly, test, reliability and cost principles.
- Ensuring product readiness for manufacturing including BOM accuracy and availability of specifications, drawings, control plans.
- Pushing the boundaries of the manufacturing processes to support product innovation.
- Work with selected manufacturing partners to solicit early manufacturability feedback and ramp up assigned projects into mass production.
During the mass production stage:
- Prime contact for the selected manufacturing partners on technical matters. Act as the interface between Thailand manufacturing and Eindhoven engineer teams.
- Lead yield improvement initiatives.
- Analyze manufacturing data, defect paretos, SPC trends, and failure analysis results to identify root causes of yield loss and process variation.
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve first-pass yield, throughput, reliability and product cost.
- Optimize manufacturing processes including optical alignment, die attach, wire bonding, packaging, test, assembly, and burn-in operations.
- Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, PFMEA, and statistical analysis methodologies.
- Establish/improve process controls, work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and validation protocols.
- Support equipment qualification, process characterization, and process capability improvement activities.
- Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve process and quality issues.
- Monitor KPIs related to cost, yield, scrap, cycle time, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for manufacturing excursions and customer-return investigations.
- Support automation and digital manufacturing initiatives to improve repeatability and manufacturing scalability.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.

We are a collaborative technology company, and we’re building a truly dynamic and rewarding place to work.

Benefits are a critical component to consider when taking on a new challenge. Here’s what you can expect from us:

An exciting working culture where everyone’s point of view has real value
An environment that embraces collaboration
A competitive salary that reflects our ambition
Paid time off (vacation days) plus statutory annual holidays
Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR – stock program)
Unlimited on-demand learning with Udemy Business

Effect Photonics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Effect Photonics complies with all applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

EFFECT Photonics is a TU Eindhoven spin-off that grew into a production-ready European photonics company. We design and manufacture the smallest tunable lasers on the market, and we ship them in volume to customers across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The team is small enough to know each other, the work is hard, and the impact is measurable in shipped units. If you want to do real engineering, see it ship, and grow with a company that is industrializing integrated photonics for the next decade, this is the place.

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What your workplace will look like

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What can you expect from us?

We prioritize skills and passion over titles and backgrounds. Our focus is on your ability to deliver, your enthusiasm for the work, and how well you collaborate with the team. Successful individuals here tend to possess certain qualities.

Genuine engineering in a live environment.
A tight-knit team with true accountability.
An enduring platform, not just a temporary project.

What you can look forward to

We focus on your capabilities and enthusiasm rather than your job title or educational background. Our goal is to find individuals who can perform the tasks, are eager to contribute, and can seamlessly integrate into a collaborative team. Those who thrive here typically exhibit specific characteristics.