Optical Materials Scientist - Glass & Fiber R&D

Lightera; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with matching

Job summary

LighteraLabs in Somerset, NJ is seeking an Optical Materials Scientist to advance processing and analysis of materials used in optical fiber manufacturing and to develop new optical materials for Specialty and Telecom applications.

The role involves designing experiments, building and automating lab equipment, and collaborating with engineers across R&D and manufacturing to drive a long-term technology roadmap.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in a materials-related field.
• Background in glass or ceramic processing preferred.
• Hands-on fabrication tools or additive manufacturing experience a plus.
• Experience designing, building, and automating lab equipment for materials development.
• Strong data analysis skills and communication abilities.
• MS Office proficiency; CAD experience desired.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to improve optical fiber performance.
• Build and maintain equipment for fiber and glass processing.
• Integrate mechanical and electronic systems to enable equipment automation.
• Characterize glass and fiber materials and analyze experimental data.
• Contribute to establishing and executing an R&D program supporting manufacturing sites, including a long-term technology roadmap.
• Communicate findings clearly through documentation and presentations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and scientists at other R&D and manufacturing locations.
• Maintain discretion with confidential information and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Glass/ceramic processing

Material fabrication tools

Laboratory equipment automation

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Self-motivated

Education

PhD or MS in Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

LighteraLabs in Somerset, NJ is seeking an Optical Materials Scientist to advance processing and analysis of materials used in optical fiber manufacturing and to develop new optical materials for Specialty and Telecom applications.

The role involves designing experiments, building and automating lab equipment, and collaborating with engineers across R&D and manufacturing to drive a long-term technology roadmap.