Senior Development Engineer, Micro-Optics
Jenoptik AG
Senior Development Engineer, Micro-Optics
Better Futures with the Power of Light We create photonic solutions to shape the world of tomorrow, together with people who embrace brilliant ideas with openness and curiosity. With teams in over 80 countries, we offer you the opportunity to reach your full potential. Apply now and join the team!
Direct both design and fabrication engineers in the development and production of micro-optics products. Responsible for developing products per customer requirements. Have a hands-on mastery of micro-fabrication processes and the ability to train others. Create concepts and prototypes that will seamlessly transition into production. Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and production teams the job requirements and progress.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust manufacturing processes for SiO2, GaP, CaF2, ZnSe, and other devices, and similar products using semiconductor-related wafer fabrication technologies; including photolithography, plasma etching, wet etching, metal lift-off, metrology, dicing, assembly and inspection.
- Design and assemble functional prototypes.
- Assist in the development of manufacturable production flows for new products.
- Work with both Design and Fabrication Engineers to evaluate candidate designs and to finalize designs.
- Provide sustaining support in the production area.
- Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis of out of control and out of spec conditions.
- Implement corrective actions to prevent their recurrence.
- Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication, presentation and reporting skills, and data analysis and problem solving.
- Monitor process and equipment performance by analyzing inline SPC data.
- Actively support continuous improvement, cycle time reduction, and yield enhancement initiatives.
- Communicate job progress with customers.
- Schedule personnel on production jobs and coordinate with other managers for shared resources.
- Select and manage vendors for outsourcing steps. Coordinate timelines, capabilities, and requirements with vendors.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum BS, MS or higher preferred, in engineering or science.
- 5+ years of experience in micro-optics fabrication and design.
- PC proficient with standard tools (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)
- Experience using optical design software, Zemax preferred.
- Experience in programming languages C/C++/C#/Matlab, and Python.
- Experience in CAD packages, PCT-Creo preferred.
- Experience with design software KLayout is a plus.
- Knowledge of wave, classical or fiber optics is required.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Computer skills for design and analysis, as well as word-processing and project management.
- US Citizenship or Qualified U.S. Worker
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
About Jenoptik With its Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing, Jenoptik is a global OEM and machine supplier of solutions powered by photonics. Our engineering expertise excels across a broad portfolio in the fields of optic, micro-optics and precision components for the semiconductor equipment industry. Moreover, the SBU addresses the megatrend of digitalization with solutions for optical information and communications technology as well as laser material processing.
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