Permanent position for an R&D Engineer to advance optical fiber processing technology to impact new product innovation.
Work on equipment and process design.
Troubleshoot and innovate in optical fiber fabrication techniques.
Support R&D programs to advance optical fiber science and technology for programs serving the medical, aerospace, and telecommunications fields.
Lead an R&D program to advance optical fiber technology, including overseeing and contributing to development and innovation in optical fiber fabrication to improve performance, quality, reliability, and scalability.
Investigate the relationship between process parameters, fiber properties, and manufacturing outcomes.
Guide technicians and engineers in conducting process trials and experiments to achieve project milestones.
Fabricate and characterize optical fibers to meet performance specifications and project requirements.
Conduct research, propose experiments, and analyze data to validate hypotheses and improve process understanding.
Troubleshoot fiber performance and quality as well as equipment and materials issues.
Manage, maintain, and upgrade mechanical and electronic facilities for optical fiber fabrication and testing, including automation, data logging, and fabrication records.
Collaborate with project teams to design and develop fabrication processes and facilities for fiber fabrication, particularly for novel fibers.
Requirements
MS or PhD in Physics, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in process development, manufacturing, or related fields (postgraduate or industrial experience preferred).
Proven expertise in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, preferably in optical fiber or similar manufacturing.
Proven expertise in optical fabrication and characterization.
Experience in designing, analyzing and reporting experiments for complex process systems.
Proficiency in data analysis, experimental design, and process optimization methods.
Understanding of high-temperature processes related to glass properties and material flow is an advantage.
Experience with fiber characterization techniques, including optical and mechanical property measurements.
