Optical Fiber Draw Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Hartford County, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Technology Development
- Supportnew fiber product introductions including specialty fibers and next-generation communications fibers.
- Leadscale-up of new preform designs and materialsfrom development to full production.
- Partner with R&D scientists and engineers to translatefiber innovations into manufacturable processes.
Process Ownership & Optimization
- Own and optimizefiber draw tower processes for novel development projects including furnace thermal profiles draw tension control diameter control systems coating application and UV curing.
- Optimize key performance metrics includingfiber attenuation geometry concentricity coating adhesion proof strength and yield.
- Design and executeDesign of Experiments (DOE)to improve process robustness and product performance.
- Leadroot cause investigationsand partner with equipment manufacturing and quality teams to drivecontinuous improvement
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate withmaterials science optics polymer chemistry equipment engineering and quality teams.
Required Qualifications
- BS/MS/PhD inMaterials Science Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Applied Physics or related field.
- 3 years of experiencein optical fiber manufacturing fiber draw process engineering or related high-precision thermal manufacturing.
- Strongdata analysis troubleshooting and process optimizationskills
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD without years experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience withdraw towers coating systems and fiber process control
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
CultureCommitment
Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Company
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor ... View more
