Manufacturing Process Engineer — Optical Fiber Innovation

Ofsoptics; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

LIGHTERA seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support the Product Realization Center in Somerset, NJ. You will work with scientists, production, and QA to increase readiness of optical fiber products, analyze methods, implement improvements, and document changes.

Expect to improve yield and reduce costs while tackling equipment and process challenges. Ideal candidates have a manufacturing engineering background, data analysis skills, CAD experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Three or more years’ experience in data analysis for manufacturing.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) and mechanical design is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, Python and other automation languages is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to change.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Increase the manufacturing readiness of new optical fiber products and fiber-based components by analyzing existing methods and implementing improvements.
• Create documentation and streamline fabrication and measurement processes.
• Improve manufacturing yield, identify equipment and process difficulties, and reduce costs.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Data analysis

SolidWorks

Lean Six Sigma

LabVIEW / Python

Communication

Adaptability

MS Office

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

LIGHTERA seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support the Product Realization Center in Somerset, NJ. You will work with scientists, production, and QA to increase readiness of optical fiber products, analyze methods, implement improvements, and document changes.

Expect to improve yield and reduce costs while tackling equipment and process challenges. Ideal candidates have a manufacturing engineering background, data analysis skills, CAD experience, and strong communication.