OVD Controls Engineer

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more.

Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

Norcross, GA

Under general supervision oversees the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of control systems that are used to continuously operate production and support equipment. Due to variation in the nature and function of these systems, this position requires extensive knowledge of control system operation and programming to safely modify, maintain, and interact with the controls portion of these systems. Provides process controls support to all OVD equipment and systems integral to the safe operation of the manufacturing area including chemical delivery, chemical detection, preform making and processing operations.

Implements process control solutions for trouble‑shooting existing equipment, installation of new equipment, and support of daily operating requirements.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Equivalent
• Preferred areas of study include Electrical Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

• Manufacturing or industrial experience of >5 years

• Not required

• MS degree or above Electrical engineering
• Proven capability in PLC programming languages
• Programming knowledge in C+, Python, , etc.
• Computer networking knowledge
• Database experience in SQL or equivalent

• Subject matter expert in OVD process controls system
  • Includes both internal & external facilities
• Implement safe, quality oriented and cost‑effective controls into manufacturing processes for business continuity and continuous improvement
  • Includes life‑safety and facilities systems
• Lead technical projects through all phases; from conceptualization, to cost analysis, to equipment design and construction, to final prove‑in and transfer to production
• Work as bridge between the manufacturing team and R&D teams for development and implementation of new products and processes
• Develop and prove‑in new equipment and processes.
• Troubleshooting existing equipment problems and processes
• Perform data analysis for process and product improvements
• Ability to apply a multidiscipline, international approach to process development and problem solving
• Provide a collaborative learning environment within the manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering organizations that leads to effective and timely production problem solving
• Support daily equipment operating requirements to meet production targets and drive continuous improvement

• PLC programming of IEC 61131-3 compatible controllers, Mitsubishi Omron, Rockwell
• Experience developing PLC programs using multiple vendor hardware for process and discrete controls
• Proficient with SCADA systems - Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell
• Proven experience designing and implementing process controls (hardware & software) for safety, quality and yield improvements
• Experience with PLC safety standards IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and ISO 13849
• Knowledge and experience with applicable NEC or UL/CSA standards for electrical equipment and electrical construction best practices
• Proven creative/innovative mindset and effective problem‑solving ability to work as a team player
• Superior technical knowledge of electrical,…