Process Engineer III – Optical Device Assembly

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Process Engineer Optical Device Assembly

We are seeking a Process Engineer with 15 years of experience to support the development integration and scaling of optical and optomechanical assembly processes. This role focuses on process development experimentation and manufacturing readiness for camera display and photonic modules. The ideal candidate is handson datadriven and experienced in precision assembly and laserbased manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop own and mature assembly and integration processes for optical and optomechanical devices
• Serve as process or integration owner for camera display or photonic modules
• Develop metrology methods for process monitoring and continuous improvement
• Design execute and analyze complex process engineering experiments within safety guidelines
• Collect analyze and report data to support process optimization and yield improvement
• Characterize hardware and define methods to evaluate complex systems across multiple products
• Generate internal and external documentation including process specifications technical reports and presentations
• Plan and execute process engineering projects from concept through manufacturing readiness
• Develop processes that meet customer and product specifications
• Interface with customers to resolve complex process engineering and manufacturing issues
• Design and implement new technologies products and analytical instrumentation
• Identify evaluate and collaborate with vendors suppliers and contract manufacturers

Required Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant industry experience
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics or a related technical field
• Handson experience in assembly or manufacturing process development
• Strong understanding of process ownership and integration
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Python JMP or equivalent
• Knowledge of Gage R&R and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Experience setting up qualifying and optimizing new equipment and processes

Preferred Experience (One or More of the Following)

• Electronics camera display or photonic assembly experience (CE assembly)
• Manufacturing automation environments
• Glass industry experience
• Dispensing and bonding processes including adhesive selection and application
• Laser machining (cutting marking engraving gluing dispensing)
• Understanding of optical lens stacking alignment and bonding
• Experience owning a modulelevel assembly process
• Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs)
• Optomechanical assembly experience
• Familiarity with:
  • Dispensing systems
  • Optical inspection
  • Die bonding
  • Micro and nanoscale manufacturing

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