Overview:
The Assembly Engineer for Fiber Termination and Polishing is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes related to optical fiber termination and polishing.
This role ensures high-quality, consistent results in fiber assembly, directly contributing to product performance and reliability.
Job Description:
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturable, high-quality new product designs, particularly in laser and optics assembly processes.
- Champion Design for Manufacture principles and develop robust testing strategies to ensure process reliability.
- Lead process development efforts, participate in design reviews, and provide technical guidance to cross-functional project teams.
- Prepare design packages, document manufacturing processes, and conduct risk assessments to support smooth production transfer.
- Design and commission automated test systems and manufacturing tool to ensure production readiness.
- Implement effective process controls, support technician training, and provide recommendations for resource planning.
- Escalate and resolve technical issues, including leading 8D problem-solving initiatives and production readiness reviews.
- Provide engineering support to production teams and conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to troubleshoot and optimize processes.
- Lead or advise on process improvement initiatives to improve yield, enhance efficiency, and reduce waste.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical, or Precision Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry; or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in optical or laser manufacturing, process engineering, or product development, preferably in a cleanroom environment.
- Exposure to ERP (SAP) knowledge.
- Proven experience in new product introduction (NPI), Design for Manufacture (DFM), and process development.
- Hands-on experience with the design and commissioning of automated test systems and manufacturing tooling.
- Strong background in conducting risk assessments (health, safety, and technical/process) and implementing process controls.
- Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), 8D, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Direct involvement in process improvement initiatives related to yield, cycle time, and waste reduction.
- Experience in high-tech industries such as photonics, optics, electronics, or precision manufacturing, with a preference for optical process development.
- Customer-facing experience in addressing technical inquiries and contributing to resource planning.
- Familiarity with documentation and compliance requirements, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality management systems (e.g., AS9100).