Manufacturing Process Development Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced optical and photonic products to improve efficiency, yield, and quality in high-volume production.
Role type
Manufacturing Process Development Engineer
Builds
Advanced optical and photonic products
Domain
Optics, Photonics, Semiconductor Manufacturing
Required skills
Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Documentation, Equipment Qualification, Data Analysis (JMP, Minitab, Python, R), CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
Preferred skills
Optical assembly, Fiber handling, Laser welding, Thin-film deposition, Semiconductor fabrication
Technologies
JMP, Minitab, Python, R, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of new manufacturing processes from concept to production; Optimize existing processes for yield, throughput, cost, and quality; Design and execute experiments to characterize process parameters; Collaborate with R&D and NPI teams for manufacturability; Develop and maintain process documentation; Perform root cause analysis for process deviations; Evaluate and qualify new materials, equipment, and suppliers; Provide technical support and training to operators; Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC