Optical NPI Engineer: Ramp to Production

MLOptic; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MLOptic in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to transition precision optical products from design to volume manufacturing. You will ensure manufacturability, optical performance, and cost targets for lenses, prisms, mirrors, and opto-mechanical assemblies.

Collaborate with design, metrology, manufacturing, and supply chain to ramp production, define metrology strategies, and drive changes through to production readiness, with a focus on DFx and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical/Mechanical Engineering or Physics.
• 5+ years in NPI/manufacturing within precision optics or photonics.
• Hands-on experience with optical metrology equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI programs for precision optical components and opto-mechanical assemblies from prototype to production.
• Collaborate with optical and mechanical design teams to ensure DFM, DFA, and DFT.
• Coordinate prototype builds, pilot runs, and prep for production ramp while meeting quality targets.
• Define and implement inspection and metrology strategies using interferometers, profilometers, and fixtures.
• Perform root cause analysis on yield issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop work instructions, process flows, and training materials for production teams.
• Partner with suppliers to qualify critical components and outsourced processes.

Skills

Optical metrology equipment

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical/Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Metrology software

Optical simulation tools

Job description

MLOptic in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to transition precision optical products from design to volume manufacturing. You will ensure manufacturability, optical performance, and cost targets for lenses, prisms, mirrors, and opto-mechanical assemblies.

Collaborate with design, metrology, manufacturing, and supply chain to ramp production, define metrology strategies, and drive changes through to production readiness, with a focus on DFx and documentation.