R&D Engineer – Specialty Fiber Preform Processes
Core
Drive glass preparation, glass-structure assembly, and drilling process development, qualification, and scale-up for next-generation specialty optical fibers.
Role type
Senior R&D Engineer (Specialty Fiber Preform Processes)
Builds
Specialty optical fibers (Multi-Core, PANDA, reduced-diameter) and industrial manufacturing processes
Domain
Optical fiber manufacturing / Materials Science / Photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Glass processing, deposition technologies, plasma processes, precision assembly, glass drilling, Design of Experiments (DoE), process characterization, industrial qualification methodologies, data analysis, statistical methods, root-cause analysis, equipment upgrades, tooling development, metrology improvements
Preferred skills
Python, SQL, statistical software, patents, publications, technology watch
Technologies
Python, SQL, statistical software
Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and industrialize manufacturing processes for specialty fiber preforms; Define, execute, and analyze experimental programs to improve process capability and product quality; Establish process specifications, operating windows, and qualification criteria; Lead process qualification and validation activities; Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield and cost reduction; Investigate process deviations and implement corrective actions; Support technology transfer and deployment of new products; Contribute to equipment upgrades and industrial investment projects; Collaborate with international R&D teams and production sites; Contribute to innovation activities through patents and publications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC