Manufacturing Automation Manager/Team Leader
Core
Lead a manufacturing automation team to develop, validate, and document high-volume assembly processes for optical devices and modules.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Automation Manager
Builds
Scalable, cost-effective automated processes for optical components and pluggable modules
Domain
Optoelectronics / Semiconductor manufacturing
Required skills
High-volume manufacturing process development, automation system design, technical team leadership, Design for X (DFx) integration, global supplier management, process validation, equipment specification
Preferred skills
Robotics and material handling systems, AI/ML in manufacturing (vision systems, AOI, predictive maintenance), Asia-based manufacturing operations support
Technologies
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), robotics, material handling systems, advanced manufacturing controls
Responsibilities
Lead the design and deployment of scalable automated processes; Act as technical lead for automated equipment development with external suppliers; Lead technical transfer of manufacturing processes to global contract manufacturing partners; Build, scale, and mentor a high-performing automation team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership