Optical Laser Systems Manufacturing Engineer

Lumibird USA; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumibird Photonics USA Inc. is seeking an Optical Manufacturing Engineer to design, prototype, and test flash lamp and diode-pumped solid-state laser systems and optical subsystems within the Manufacturing Engineering group.

The role covers training, creating work instructions, identifying design issues and optimizing production for new products. You will coordinate with production, engineering, customer service, and sales to smoothly introduce products to production and ensure quality, margin,

Qualifications

• Experience with Q-switched solid-state lasers (Nd:YAG, Er:YAG, etc.).
• Experience with harmonic frequency generation using non-linear optical materials.
• Proven team player that works well with others in Engineering, Production, Sales, etc.
• Proven capabilities in diagnostics, troubleshooting and leading production personnel to identify and implement processes that provide a full understanding and long-term solution to production issues.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, power meters, beam analyzers and other standard optical test equipment.
• Familiarity with ISO-9001, AS-9100, or equivalent quality system preferred.
• Experience in reading, understanding, and utilization of optical diagrams, electrical schematics and mechanical drawings to diagnose production issues preferred.
• Experience in diagnostic optical setups for diagnosing and testing optical assemblies preferred.
• Experience with technical programming languages such as MATLAB or LabVIEW preferred.
• Experience with optical design software such as Zemax preferred.
• Experience with fiber laser designs and manufacturing (splices ...) preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of new designs into production by designing/building test fixtures and generating test procedures, work instructions, manuals and other related documentation.
• Test and validate prototype laser designs using lab setups and applicable equipment.
• Build and test specialty laser systems and subsystems.
• Work with engineering to develop test setups for incoming inspection, component qualification and in process system diagnostics.
• Create technical specifications and validation test plans for optical components, assemblies, and laser systems.
• Interface with optical component suppliers to optimize delivery of product and process NCM/RMA material.
• Qualify new and replacement components/suppliers through the definition and implementation of appropriate test setups.
• Interact with engineers of other disciplines to implement new laser designs and participate in brass-board, alpha and beta phases.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and adequate production margin.
• Support laser technology development by doing feasibility studies, testing optical design concepts and prototypes.
• Consult as needed on technical issues on the production line and in customer service.
• Interface with customers on specifications, applications and installations; support TSS with technical and capabilities perspective.
• Participate in technical design reviews to ensure manufacturability and margins; work with suppliers to address discrepancies and prevent recurrence.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Multitasking

Judgment and problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Zemax

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Beam analyzers

ERP software

Job description

Lumibird Photonics USA Inc. is seeking an Optical Manufacturing Engineer to design, prototype, and test flash lamp and diode-pumped solid-state laser systems and optical subsystems within the Manufacturing Engineering group.

The role covers training, creating work instructions, identifying design issues and optimizing production for new products. You will coordinate with production, engineering, customer service, and sales to smoothly introduce products to production and ensure quality, margin,