Senior Engineer

WEINERT Fiber Optics Inc; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance including dental,

Vision insurance

HSA and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 4%

Competitive salary

Job summary

WEINERT Fiber Optics, Inc. in Williamsburg, VA is seeking an Engineer to design, develop, and manufacture high-precision fiber optic components for medical and industrial devices.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and production to optimize assembly processes, validate performance, and ensure compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485 and FDA standards. The role requires a broad engineering background and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with medical, industrial, or aerospace manufacturing standards.
• Knowledge of design, validation, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and cross‑functionally.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fiber optic assemblies for strict applications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize processes and yields.
• Perform testing and validation to verify performance and reliability.
• Document changes, test results, and processes for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers to source high‑quality materials.

Skills

Engineering degree

Problem solving

Regulated industry experience

Team collaboration

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

WEINERT Fiber Optics, Inc. (Williamsburg, VA): We are one of the nation’s best designers and producers of high-quality fiber optic products. We serve well-respected manufacturers and other industrial and military players across various applications such as metrology, high-power and medical lasers, as well as industrial data transmission. While addressing the American market, within the global business group, our Williamsburg, VA site is an integral part of a worldwide engineering, manufacturing, and sales team with co-workers in Europe and Asia allowing for innovative and customer-specific solutions.

About the Role:

As an Engineer you will play a critical role in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-precision fiber optic components used in industrial and medical devices. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality assurance, and production to optimize assembly processes and troubleshoot technical challenges. This role demands a broad engineering skillset to drive manufacturing best practices with the goal of delivering assemblies that meet stringent customer and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop fiber optic assemblies tailored for specific, highly stringent applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to establish and refine assembly processes that maximize efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Perform detailed testing and validation documentation of fiber optic assemblies to verify performance specifications and reliability under application use conditions.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues related to fiber optic components and assemblies, providing engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Document engineering activities, including design changes, test results, validations, and process improvements, maintaining thorough records for regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors to source high-quality materials and components.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product design, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with medical, industrial, and/or aerospace device manufacturing standards such as ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485 and FDA standards.
• Proficient in validation of medical, industrial, and aerospace processes, equipment, and components.
• Working knowledge of managing a design and development process in a highly regulated industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Experience working in a regulated medical device, aerospace, and/or semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Eligible to legally work in the United States of America
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in fiber optics technology, particularly in assembly, testing, or design of fiber optic components.
• Understanding of biocompatibility and sterilization processes related to medical device assemblies.
• Knowledge of cleanroom standards and practices.

What We Offer:

• The pay range for this salaried position is $80,000 -$120,000 annually including a target incentive.
• Benefits include healthcare insurance including dental, vision, HSA, and life insurance.
• WEINERT offers a 401 (k) retirement plan with a 100% company match up to 4% of salary.