Optics Product Manufacturing Engineer

Samtec Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA/PPO)

Dental and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Samtec Inc is seeking an Optics Product Manufacturing Engineer based in Colorado Springs, CO. This role focuses on transitioning product designs into production while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The candidate will address technical challenges, ensure design integrity, and support product lifecycle processes.

With a requirement for over 5 years of relevant experience and a background in engineering, applicants should demonstrate expertise in optoelectronic design. Competitive salary of $110,000 - $150,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering, specifically taking designs to manufacturing.
• Hands-on problem-solving experience with FMEA, SPC, DOE.
• Expertise in optical components and semiconductor devices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product validation.
• Transition products from design to scalable manufacturing.
• Resolve technical challenges related to optoelectronic performance.

Skills

Optoelectronic design expertise

Product lifecycle management

Collaboration and communication skills

Problem-solving and reasoning skills

Understanding of PCB manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field

Job description

Samtec is seeking an Optics Product Manufacturing Engineer for our Colorado Springs, CO location. This is a Monday through Friday day shift position. Salary is $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year inclusive of applicable bonus(s) and commensurate with experience. Standard benefit offerings available are medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, EAP, 401K plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off.

Description

The Optics Product Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with a broad cross‑functional team to transition product designs through validation and into production through phase‑gate processes. The engineer becomes the resident expert for released products, coordinating product improvements and sustainment with a cross‑functional team. The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective hands‑on contributor in the optics engineering team to determine and solve highly technical material and process challenges in the product lifecycle.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Contribute to product development through Design For Manufacturing and Design For Test.
• Join product development team at the Alpha to Beta transition to ensure design is well‑documented and has sufficient margin for performance validation, reliability qualification, production ramp, and manufacturing yield.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering teams to develop and implement control plans and manufacturing tests to ensure production satisfies market needs.
• Partner with production and supply chain teams to transition designs into scalable manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Own design integrity for product after transition from Beta to production. Maintain the set of product requirements and design artifacts and coordinate engineering change management post product release.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to optoelectronic performance.
• Track engineering orders through product development lifecycle to ensure delivery of new optoelectronic products on schedule and within cost targets.

Required Experience And Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in a relevant engineering environment with experience in taking designs to manufacturing.
• Expertise in product lifecycle management processes and tools, including requirements definition and management.
• Deep technical expertise in optoelectronic design, including optical components, semiconductor devices.
• Industry‑standard manufacturing and assembly processes, such as PCB manufacturing (plating, solder mask, SMT), epoxy dispense and cure, wirebonding, etc., their operation and common failure modes.
• Data interpretation of common FA and reliability methods including but not limited to microscopy (optical, acoustic, electron), HTHH, thermal cycling, shock and vibration.
• Strong team player able to engage and influence teams from design to operations, contribute to NPD projects to release and address quality/yield issues as they arise.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with different levels and individuals inside and outside of the organization.
• Demonstrable reasoning skills and hands‑on problem solving with experience in the use of FMEA, SPC, DOE, phase‑gate processes.
• Experience working in a cleanroom, particularly with ESD‑sensitive components.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design, interpretation of drawings, CTQ and tolerance analysis (GD&T).
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change quickly.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics or a related field is required.

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