Optical Process Engineer — Concept to Volume Manufacturing

MicroVision; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

MicroVision is seeking a Process Engineer to lead development, validation, and release of optical, opto-mechanical, and microelectronic assembly processes. You will partner with Product Engineering and Manufacturing to drive quality, yield, and scalability from design through production.

The role emphasizes PFMEA, DOE/SPC, Lean Six Sigma, and DFMA alignment, with responsibilities spanning equipment qualification, process optimization, and training materials creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics/Opto-mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing, qualifying, and supporting production assembly processes for optical, opto-mechanical, microelectronic, or precision electromechanical products.
• Experience taking products from development through production launch and volume manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience using structured engineering methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Leading assembly process development for optical, opto-mechanical, and microelectronic components from concept through production release.
• Developing, validating, and improving manufacturing processes to increase yield, reduce cycle time, and enhance product quality.
• Analyzing and optimizing electronic and microelectronic assembly processes to improve performance and manufacturability.
• Developing and refining optical setup and alignment methods to improve precision, repeatability, and process capability.
• Leading process planning and qualification activities, including PFMEA, capacity studies, and RFQs.
• Evaluating, specifying, procuring, and qualifying production equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Participating in design reviews and leading manufacturing equipment acceptance and buy-off activities.
• Providing technical support, troubleshooting, and process improvement guidance for production operations.
• Creating and maintaining BOMs, routings, work instructions, and operator training materials.
• Driving continuous improvement using SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R, Lean and Six Sigma.
• Partnering with Product Engineering to ensure DFM and DFA objectives.
• Leading capacity expansion and production scaling initiatives through process and equipment improvements.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

PFMEA

DOE / SPC

Lean Six Sigma

DFM / DFA

Production process development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optics/Opto-mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

MicroVision is seeking a Process Engineer to lead development, validation, and release of optical, opto-mechanical, and microelectronic assembly processes. You will partner with Product Engineering and Manufacturing to drive quality, yield, and scalability from design through production.

The role emphasizes PFMEA, DOE/SPC, Lean Six Sigma, and DFMA alignment, with responsibilities spanning equipment qualification, process optimization, and training materials creation.