Process Engineer

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Requisition Number: 73341

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications.

The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Design, develop, improve and industrialize Optical Fiber manufacturing platforms (process + equipment) for existing and revolutionary manufacturing processes, thereby enabling step-change reductions in manufacturing cost and/or enabling new products with advantaged attributes. Drive for root-cause fundamental understanding of limitations in manufacturing processes. Use scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed process experiments.

• Learn & understand process & equipment functions in area of responsibility.
• Design, develop, and industrialize manufacturing platforms (process + equipment) for existing and revolutionary manufacturing processes.
• Re-design machine/process systems or sub-systems to solve safety, performance, or quality issues, or reduce either the as-installed or long-term operational costs.
• Provide troubleshooting support to the prototype platform during development and demonstration phase.

A process engineering background with emphasis on chemical transport and reaction processes as well as resultant product and equipment performance.

Working knowledge of physical phenomena (e.g., static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, etc.) with a strong background in utilizing this knowledge to improve manufacturing processes and product attributes.

Use scientific method and fundamental engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed process experiments.

Drive for root cause fundamental understanding of challenging problems.

Display a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, with pro-active attention to issues and problems.

Work well both within a multi-disciplined team, and independently with minimal oversight, and thoroughly carries assignments to completion.

Minimum Engineering BS or MS in any of Chemical, Material, Ceramics, Mechanical (or similar) Engineering with 2+ years of engineering experience.

• Ability to work interactively on cross functional teams with ties to Research and Early Stage Development and Manufacturing.
• Able to identify long term needs/goals and determine short term objectives to achieve same.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Compensation range: $ - $ assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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