Photonics Manufacturing Engineer: Yield & Scale-Up Leader

EFFECT Photonics B.V.; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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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

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.