Optical Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; California; On-site; USD 111,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Keysight is seeking an Optical Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to improve products, processes, and components for manufacturability and quality. You will collaborate with production teams, introduce new technologies, and drive production‑level changes across the full product lifecycle.

You will apply CAD/CAE tools, lead tooling and process improvements, and support failure investigations and cost reduction while ensuring reliable, high‑quality interferometer products for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or related field
• 4-7 years of experience in technical manufacturing environment
• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively across functions and supports technical discussions with data and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and work independently to develop ideas and translate new concepts into practical, results‑driven solutions

Responsibilities

• Work directly with production teams to support manufacturing and new-product introduction (NPI) initiatives
• Participate in Manufacturing tooling design and upgrades using Siemens NX 3D CAD or modeling
• Transfer NPI tooling and processes to production line; train technicians and qualify processes
• Lead failure investigations for customer returns; develop CAPA and author technical reports
• Define and develop assembly processes and documentation; support production troubleshooting
• Develop and update optics product assembly and test procedures with continuous improvements
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives while maintaining robust process controls
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver long‑term, cost‑effective solutions
• Develop and maintain yield tracking tools across product families

Skills

Strong communicator

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences

Tools

Siemens NX

PTC CREO

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world‑class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award‑winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry‑first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

As a Optical Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for improving products, processes, and components to meet customer and system performance requirements. You will have the opportunity to directly work with production teams and introduce new technologies while transform state‑of‑art engineering designs into valuable and manufacturable products. You will make key contributions and provide leadership to develop, document and drive our manufacturing processes to deliver top‑quality products to meet customer quality requirements. You will play a key role throughout the product lifecycle ensuring manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

• Work directly with production teams to support manufacturing and new-product‑ introduction (NPI) initiatives, installing new designs to production floor.
• Participate in Manufacturing tooling design and upgrades using Siemens NX 3D CAD simulation program or modeling.
• Transfer NPI precision opto‑mechanical tooling, processes and procedures to build up production line capacity, conducting training to technicians, and able to evaluate and qualify manufacturing processes.
• Support customer returns by leading failure investigations, determining root causes, developing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), directing the work of production technicians, generating quotes and dispositions, and authoring customer‑facing technical reports.
• Actively participate in the release of new product introductions (NPI). Support product tooling and process designs to ensure reliable manufacturability.
• Define and develop assembly processes and documentation, support production trouble shooting, and lead manufacturing personal to make corrective actions for product test, assembly and packaging.
• Support, implement, and update optics products’ assembly and test procedures while continuously making relevant improvements.
• Develop on‑the‑job expertise to troubleshoot and resolve optical interferometer product issues.
• Resolve production issues related to final assembly and test of interferometer products.
• Work closely with different function groups to support production on MRB, RMA and process improvement activities.
• Develop new and update existing manufacturing procedures in collaboration with technical writers (address return‑driven preventive actions, production feedback, change requests, and tooling improvements).
• Lead production test station upgrades to include: hardware design support, coordination of software updates, and qualification of new or modified test methods.
• Support supply‑chain department on second‑source developments and qualifications.
• Develop, review, and provide technical feedback for engineering change orders affecting interferometer product BOMs, drawings, procedures, and other related documentation.
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives while establishing robust process controls to consistently deliver high‑quality products to customers.
• Work collaboratively with a cross‑functional team to deliver long‑term, cost‑effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain yield tracking tools across product families.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 4-7 years of experience working in technical manufacturing environment.
• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively across functions and supports technical discussions with data and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and work independently to develop ideas and translate new concepts into practical, results‑driven solutions.

Preferred

Manufacturing Engineer III / Advanced Level

• Independently applies engineering judgment to improve products, processes, and manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience with translating interferometer product requirements to optical component specifications and optical assembly techniques.
• Working knowledge of geometrical optics, opto‑mechanical, and kinematic design principles.
• Hands‑on experience in one or more of the following:
  • Precision opto‑mechanical manufacturing
  • Optics assembly and test
  • Optics, lasers, and fiber‑optics industry standards
  • Kinematic mechanical designs
• Experience of using CAD designs to create assembly tools with design analysis such Siemens NX, PTC CREO or ANSYS preferred
• Familiarity with structured problem‑solving methodologies and quality systems (e.g., CAPA, 5 Why’s, 8D, Lean Six Sigma).

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California Pay Range MIN $110,660.00 MIDPOINT $147,540.00 MAX $184,430.00

Note:

For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)