Optical Fiber Process Engineer & Scientist

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

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, a leading talent solutions partner, seeks an Optical Fiber Process Development Engineer/Scientist in Boston to drive advanced fiber draw and preform processing initiatives. You will optimize geometries, throughput, and optical performance while correlating furnace conditions with fiber outcomes.

The role demands hands-on experience in mechanical design, high-temperature processing, and data-driven experimentation, supported by strong collaboration across engineering teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated experience in a highly technical manufacturing, industrial, or advanced R&D environment focused on process development, equipment integration, or material processing.
• Background in optical fiber draw technology, preform processing, high-temperature glass dynamics, or precision mechanical equipment design is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on proficiency in mechanical design, tooling, and electro-mechanical control systems integration.
• Experience in software scripting/programming for data analysis, process automation, or sensor integration (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, tuning, and optimization of fiber draw and preform processing.
• Investigate the relationships between furnace parameters, high-temperature glass flow, material properties, and final fiber characteristics.
• Identify root causes of optical and mechanical fiber defects; design engineering solutions to resolve draw instability, tension variations, and geometry drift.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design, modify, and integrate tooling, thermal control systems, and automated inline measurement systems.
• Plan, execute, and analyze DOE experiments to achieve milestones and establish robust process windows.

Skills

Mechanical design

Tooling

Electro-mechanical control

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

DOE

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in a related field

Tools

Optical fiber draw tech

Preform processing

High-temperature glass dynamics

Job description

ManpowerGroup, a leading talent solutions partner, seeks an Optical Fiber Process Development Engineer/Scientist in Boston to drive advanced fiber draw and preform processing initiatives. You will optimize geometries, throughput, and optical performance while correlating furnace conditions with fiber outcomes.

The role demands hands-on experience in mechanical design, high-temperature processing, and data-driven experimentation, supported by strong collaboration across engineering teams and