Optoelectronic Development Engineer

SCHOTT AG; Southbridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOTT is seeking a Manufacturing/Procurement Engineer to lead development and industrialization of new products and processes. You will design equipment, validate lines, and coordinate with Production Engineering, Quality, Application Engineering, Sales, and Purchasing to ensure robust transfer and qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience in optoelectronic/mechatronic systems and processes.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience with fiber- or cable-based production processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and industrialization of new products, variants, and manufacturing processes.
• Design, specify, validate, and commission equipment, lines, prototypes, and test systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support qualification, transfer, validation, supplier selection, and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (FMEAs, validation plans, certifications, specs).
• Support global manufacturing operations with problem-solving and process optimization.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Physics / Electrical / Mechanical / Materials Engineering (BSc or MSc)

Job description

Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments — from medical devices, industrial, and safety applications to aviation and automotive. With manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, and supported by SCHOTT’s global sales network, we are a leading supplier of high-quality fiber optic and LED components.

Your Contribution

Lead the development and industrialization of new products, product variants, and manufacturing processes from concept through pilot production, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Design, specify, validate, and commission equipment, production lines, prototypes, and test systems required for new products and processes.

Partner with cross-functional teams including Production Engineering, Quality, Application Engineering, Sales, and Purchasing to support product qualification, production transfer, process validation, supplier selection, and customer requirements.

Create and maintain technical documentation, including design/process FMEAs, validation plans, certifications, and manufacturing specifications.

Support global manufacturing operations with problem-solving, continuous improvement initiatives, complaint investigations, and process optimization.

Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive developments to drive innovation and continuous product/process improvement.

Your Profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (PhD a plus) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field, with 0-3 years of experience in optoelectronic/mechatronic systems and processes (lasers, optics, fiber optics, electronics, and mechanical design).

Preferred 3+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, including equipment development, precision automation, and equipment specification, procurement, and validation.

Experience with fiber- or cable-based production processes, such as optical fibers, electrical wires, wire mesh, textiles, composites, or related manufacturing technologies.

Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results.

Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to collaborate successfully in a team environment.

Total Compensation (Salary + Bonus) Pay Range: $75,000-$140,000
Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application.

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