Manufacturing Engineer III

Manufacturing Engineer III

Location:

Billerica, MA, US, 01821

Job Function:
Operations - Engineering

Job Country:
United States

Job City:
Billerica

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Plan and design complex manufacturing processes for our subcomponent and optical module assembly and test areas;
• Determine and specify the materials, equipment, and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals and product specifications;
• Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization;
• Write work instructions and train direct labor personnel on manufacturing processes;
• Monitor and improve yield and performance of modules and subcomponents;
• Analyze, troubleshoot, find root cause, correct manufacturing process issues, and establish appropriate process controls;
• Perform and support failure analysis of optical modules and subcomponents;
• Implement and support effective programs for process monitoring and controls (SPC) and continuous improvements, including progress reporting;
• Handles multiple projects and coordinates with other functions to ensure commitments are met and quality is maintained;
• Ensures a safe work environment by identifying/addressing near misses to prevent accidents;
• Support Operations to help meet production goals;
• Support transfer of new products from R&D to manufacturing and harmonization with previously released products.

Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Laser Engineering or equivalent work experience;
• At least 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience;
• Working knowledge of optics, OCT or swept-source lasers, MEMS devices or optoelectronic device processing preferred;
• Hands‑on skills with electro‑optical equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers (OSAs), oscilloscopes, and power meters preferred;
• Solid problem‑solving skills based on design of experiment, characterization, and thorough data analysis;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to self‑direct and work with minimal supervision;
• Familiarity with software‑based testing such as  and Labview is a plus;
• Knowledge of Power BI is a plus;
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.

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