Optical Fiber Process Development Engineer – R&D

manpowe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Allow

Job summary

manpowe is seeking an Optical Fiber Process Development Engineer / Scientist to join our R&D team in Boston. You will lead process optimization of fiber draw and preform technologies, collaborating across engineering to improve geometry, optical performance, and throughput.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design and data analysis, with experience in high-temperature processing and instrumentation integration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly technical manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Background in optical fiber draw technology or related high-temperature processing is preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical design and tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, tuning, and optimization of fiber draw and preform processing to maximize geometry and throughput.
• Study furnace/draw parameters, glass dynamics, and final fiber characteristics.
• Identify root causes of defects and design solutions for draw instability and geometry drift.
• Collaborate on custom tooling, thermal control, and inline measurement systems.
• Plan and analyze DOE to establish robust process windows.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical control systems

Data analysis

Process automation

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

Optical fiber draw equipment

Job description

manpowe is seeking an Optical Fiber Process Development Engineer / Scientist to join our R&D team in Boston. You will lead process optimization of fiber draw and preform technologies, collaborating across engineering to improve geometry, optical performance, and throughput.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design and data analysis, with experience in high-temperature processing and instrumentation integration.