Product System Engineer

Avo Photonics () is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous person who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule, keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical expert on assigned products, demonstrating a complete understanding of their end use applications, design principles, assembly requirements and performance specifications
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize product designs for manufacturability, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and high yield
• Build and develop prototypes of custom opto-electronic products, applying engineering expertise to meet design and performance specifications
• Collaborate with Process Engineering team to develop fixtures, work instructions, work aids, travelers, and processes
• Create and maintain production quality documentation, such as assembly instructions and product datasheets, to standardize production processes and ensure adherence to performance specification
• Train and qualify production personnel to approved assembly instructions
• Analyze production data and apply manufacturing industry best practices to identify and implement improvements in processes, equipment, and tooling, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs
• Implement statistical process control methods to maintain consistent product quality, identify variations, and formulate solutions to minimize their effects
• Provide immediate engineering support to resolve technical issues arising in the production line
• Perform detailed failure analyses on defective products and/or materials; generate comprehensive reports with corrective and preventative action recommendations for internal use, customers, and suppliers to prevent future failures
• Communicate with production team, senior Avo management, and customers, to provide updates on product status, discuss technical challenges, and solutions. Prepare and present status reports as required

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering or Physics (master’s degree preferred)
• 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated understanding of opto-mechanical component assembly / packaging processes
• Ability to work in a technical and engineering team environment

Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

Avo Photonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.