Junior Process Engineer

- Junior Process Engineer - Chiral Photonics# Junior Process Engineer##

Role Overview Chiral Photonics is hiring a Junior Process Engineer. This is a full-time role in Montville. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Location:

Pine Brook, NJ | On-site | Full-Time | Salary + Benefits| About the Job The Junior Process Engineer will aid in process improvement projects to help improve efficiency, reduce cost, and maximize profitability.

The Junior Process Engineer will become familiar with each step in the manufacturing process in order to identify problem areas and suggest ideas of improvement. This position also includes designing and implementing experiments and tests to prove out proposed changes and helping to implement these changes. The Process Engineer will also work closely with R&D and Engineering to occasionally aid in their improvement projects and help with data analysis.|

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following but not limited to:
* Assess processes through observation and participation, taking measurements, and interpreting data.
* Conducting tests and monitoring the process performance throughout production and making adjustments of equipment, tools, and/or processes.
* Confirm new equipment and processes.
* Responds to breakdowns and repairs, working with other departments as needed.
* Having regular contacts with other departments and helping out with their projects when needed
* May participate in planning, design, fabrication and production of new products and perform other related duties as required or directed.
* Liaison with Production to address production concerns
* Liaison with Quality to address customer concerns and structured problem solving| Requirements for the Role:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering
* Basic knowledge of project management principles and the ability to manage small projects or components of larger projects.
* Ability to analyze work processes, workflows, and systems to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
* Excellent project documentation and tracking skills (written reports, presentations, and procedures)
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across different teams and departments.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* No prior experience required; however, prior internship(s) and/or applicable coursework preferred
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required
* Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
* Ability to prioritize and multitask| Bonus: any prior experience with fusion splicing, fiber polishing, laser systems, interferometry or precision electronics| Salary + Benefits
* Medical, Dental, and Vision
* 401K* PTO
* Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

This position is based in Montville. Chiral Photonics has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

Chiral Photonics has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

This role was posted on July 17, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Chiral Photonics has listed.
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