Manufacturing Engineer II - Optical Fiber Cabling

Thorlabs; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 88,500 - 93,942; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading optical technology firm in Newton, NJ, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer II specializing in Optical Fiber Cabling. This position includes overseeing daily operations, managing projects, and ensuring quality standards in production. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in the field. The role requires knowledge in fiber optics and strong problem-solving abilities. Offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Technical knowledge in Optics, Fiber Optics, or Opto-Mechanics required.
• Hands-on lab experience with metrology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Optical Fiber Cabling manufacturing.
• Analyze data for quality control processes.
• Coordinate with departments for customer returns.

Skills

Fiber optic cabling manufacturing knowledge

Data analysis for SPC

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Collaboration

Process development

Technical knowledge in Optics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer II - Optical Fiber Cabling – Newton, NJ. This position is responsible for the daily support of the Optical Fiber Cabling area and completing projects related to the assigned area. Key goals are product quality, on-time delivery, schedule attainment, and profit optimization. From time to time, duties at other Thorlabs locations may be required.

Essential Job Functions

• Knowledge of fiber optic cabling manufacturing (splicing, connectorizing, polishing) and metrology skills to provide daily support
• Data collection and analysis using centralized database system for Statistical Process Control
• Problem solving: identify problems and provide solutions for manufacturing issues
• Create, plan and manage fiber and cabling projects
• Participate in design reviews with design engineering to discuss procedures and potential issues prior to production release
• Develop new processes and equipment in support of R&D and Product Development
• Training and collaboration with production personnel to improve manufacturing and testing processes
• Collaborate with RMA and service departments to inspect and disposition customer returns; assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Collaborate with assembly to update manufacturing documentation
• Create jigs and fixtures to improve production efficiency and reduce damage/waste
• Maintain production routing steps and timing for new and existing products
• Stay current with new manufacturing techniques and identify opportunities to implement

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3 years in a related field or equivalent education
• Education: Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Basic computer skills; experience with 3D modeling, drafting, and/or GD&T (SolidWorks a plus)
• Experience with programming software and databases for modeling and manufacturing applications (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, Access a plus)
• Experience with quality improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, Process Control, FMEA)
• Technical knowledge in Optics, Fiber Optics, or Opto-Mechanics
• Experience with metrology equipment (calipers, microscopes, interferometers, spectrophotometers)
• Hands-on lab/manufacturing experience; ability to work well in a team and maintain high quality standards; attention to detail
• Flexibility
• US Person — Able to work on ITAR restricted projects

Pay

Base pay range: $88,500.00/yr - $93,942.00/yr

Benefits

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Location

Newton, NJ

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.