Fiber Optics Process Engineer: Sensing & Automation

Lightera; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Casual work environment

Job summary

LIGHTERA is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Avon, CT team and support continued business growth.

This role designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes for fiber-sensor products, with responsibilities spanning new process launches, improvements, and troubleshooting production issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in Lightera labs and partner locations, advancing automation, DOE studies, and documentation to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in optical, electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of process development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of fiber optics, FBGs, and fiber-optic sensing.
• Experience with DOE, 8D, statistical analysis, and project management.
• Ability to train production technicians and improve production information flow.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve sensing inscription and testing processes.
• Increase throughput, yield, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Map process, communication, and quality-control flows.
• Plan and run experiments, collect data, and analyze results to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement process improvement roadmaps, including automation and digital transformation projects.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Train production staff on new processes and support certification activities.
• Ensure process integrity and performance to meet production goals and resolve process issues.
• Participate in sensing research, product development, and cross-functional technical projects.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams, including quality and supply chain.
• Collaborate with technical teams across Lightera labs and partner locations.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and ensure processes remain safe, efficient, and compliant.

Skills

Process development

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical/Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial engineering

Tools

CAD software

DOE

8D

Statistical analysis

Job description

LIGHTERA is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Avon, CT team and support continued business growth.

This role designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes for fiber-sensor products, with responsibilities spanning new process launches, improvements, and troubleshooting production issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in Lightera labs and partner locations, advancing automation, DOE studies, and documentation to drive efficiency.