Scientific Production Engineer

RadNet, Inc.

Marlborough (MA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 87,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bright Horizons backup care

Job summary

RadNet, Inc. in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Scientific Production Engineer to support the development, assembly, and production of single-frequency fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers for research and industrial applications.

You will bridge R&D and Manufacturing, developing assembly processes, test methods, and documentation while leading a small team of technicians and ensuring laser safety and testing standards are met.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics; Master's preferred.
Hands-on fiber-optic assembly, fusion splicing, laser characterization, troubleshooting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support development, assembly, integration, testing, and characterization of single-frequency fiber lasers and optical amplifiers.
Support transition of R&D technologies into production by developing assembly processes, test methods, qualification procedures, and documentation.
Characterize optical and electrical performance including output power, spectrum, linewidth, and beam quality.
Investigate root-cause issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and improve manufacturing processes, test procedures, acceptance criteria, and engineering documentation.
Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Applications, and Service to resolve technical issues.
Provide guidance and training to technicians and supervise a team of 5–6.
Maintain laboratory test systems and ensure laser safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Single-frequency fiber lasers

Fiber fusion splicing

Laser characterization

Optical test equipment

Electronic control systems

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description

Position Summary

The Scientific Production Engineer supports the development, assembly, characterization, production, and continuous improvement of state‑of‑the‑art single‑frequency fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers for scientific and industrial research applications. The position serves as a technical interface between R&D and Manufacturing, supporting the transition of advanced photonic technologies into reliable, repeatable production.

Primary Responsibilities

Support development, assembly, integration, testing, and characterization of single‑frequency fiber lasers and optical amplifiers.
Support transition of R&D technologies into production by developing assembly processes, test methods, qualification procedures, and documentation.
Support comprehensive optical and electrical characterization, including output power, spectral performance, linewidth, polarization extinction ratio, beam quality, stability, relative intensity noise, environmental performance, and other standard and custom tests.
Investigate complex technical issues using systematic root‑cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and improve manufacturing processes, test procedures, acceptance criteria, and engineering documentation.
Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Applications, and Service organizations to resolve technical issues.
Provide technical guidance and training to R&D and Production Technicians and, where applicable, provide day‑to‑day technical supervision of a team of 5–6 technicians.
Maintain laboratory test systems and measurement equipment and ensure compliance with quality and laser safety requirements.

Technical Expertise

Single-frequency fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers
Precision fiber fusion splicing
Laser characterization and metrology
Optical and electronic test equipment
Electronic control systems
Failure analysis and root-cause investigation

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or a closely related technical field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

Up to 5 years of relevant engineering experience in fiber optics, photonics, lasers, optical systems, or related R&D/manufacturing environments is required, together with demonstrated technical leadership, work coordination, and troubleshooting experience.
Hands‑on experience with fiber‑optic assembly, fusion splicing, laser characterization, troubleshooting, is strongly preferred.

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Location(s)

377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough , Massachusetts 01752 , United States

Employment Type

Exempt

Wage Information

MA: $74,956 - $87,136

US Benefits Information

Pay Range:

The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Other Compensation: Employees in this role are eligible for additional rewards which could include: