Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Leading manufacturing engineering activities from New Product Introduction (NPI) to high-volume production for optoelectronic devices and optical modules, ensuring performance, quality, and cost targets.
Role type
Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Optoelectronics)
Builds
Optoelectronic devices, optical transceivers, tunable lasers, and optical receivers
Domain
Optoelectronics / Optical Communication
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing processes)
Required skills
NPI and high-volume manufacturing transfer, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability (Cp/Cpk), Design of Experiments (DOE), Soldering, Die Bond, Wire Bond, Active Optical Alignment, Mechanical Assembly, Root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DOE), Cross-functional project leadership, DFM feedback
Preferred skills
Mentorship of junior engineers, Automation initiatives, Cycle time reduction, Cost reduction projects
Technologies
Auto Aligner, FAI, Engineering builds, CM qualification
Responsibilities
Transfer new products from R&D to contract manufacturing, Develop and optimize process formulations and equipment specifications, Compile and evaluate test data for process limits, Plan and execute process qualification activities, Analyze manufacturing data and yield performance, Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions, Drive productivity and cost reduction projects, Provide DFM feedback to R&D, Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & mentorship