Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and sustainment of automated and semi-automated manufacturing systems used in advanced photonics and laser product assembly. This individual will play a key role in improving process capability, throughput, and production stability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, and Product Development teams to transition new processes into production and support ongoing manufacturing scale-up efforts.
Responsibilities
Automation & Equipment Development
- Design, develop, and support automated and semi-automated assembly equipment including motion systems, machine vision, metrology tools, dispense/weld systems, and curing platforms.
- Integrate automation hardware such as precision stages, sensors, controllers, interlocks, and data acquisition systems.
- Develop equipment requirements, acceptance criteria, qualification plans, and production release documentation.
- Support preventative maintenance strategies, calibration activities, spare part management, and overall equipment lifecycle support.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive reliability improvements using structured root-cause analysis methodologies.
- Design fixtures, tooling, and assembly/test stations using CAD tools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within a precision assembly environment.
- Experience developing, troubleshooting, or supporting automation equipment in production.
- Strong understanding of DOE, SPC, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment with rapid iteration and process optimization.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with active fiber alignment and precision photonics assembly processes.
- Familiarity with laser welding, epoxy attach processes, UV/thermal curing, and contamination control practices.
- Background in motion control systems, encoders, PID tuning, and precision positioning systems.
- Programming or scripting experience in Python, LabVIEW, C#, C++, or similar.
- Familiarity with optical metrology and inspection tools including power meters, microscopes, and machine vision systems.
- Experience working within ISO 9001 or AS9100 manufacturing environments.