Principal Process Engineer

Principal Process Development Engineer

The Principal Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing new and/or expanding current assembly process platforms and transferring them to manufacturing. He or she must be a multitasking team player and able to interface with multiple engineering groups. The person should have hands-on experience with process development and be well versed in mechanical engineering or materials science as well as with automated equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. He or she should be familiar with automated equipment, such as but not limited to, optical device alignment, pick and place, fiber attach, flip chip assembly, thermocompression bonding, flex circuit interconnect technologies such as u-flex, or pick and place machines with adhesive dispensing capability; Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), in innovative data reduction, and statistical analysis. Experience working in a cleanroom environment is a plus. Candidate must be able to precisely document and communicate assembly process details for successful transfer of assigned processes to manufacturing.

Your Responsibilities

Develop, characterize, and qualify manufacturing processes from concept through development and transfer to manufacturing, including specifying and procuring required equipment, process flow, process development/verification, and qualification plan

Design, execute, and analyze experiments through DOE and statistical techniques using statistical tools

Design tooling and fixturing for assigned processes.

Set up and conduct process checks and complete process documentation for assigned processes to be successfully transitioned from Development into Manufacturing

Lead and perform Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) techniques as part of process characterization and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) plans

Train technicians and oversee equipment calibration and maintenance scheduling

Develop all required documentation for processes that transfer to manufacturing

Your Skills and Experience

BS degree in Engineering with 6 to 10 years of experience or MS degree in Engineering, 5 plus years of experience

Demonstrated ability to independently initiate, prioritize, and drive projects to completion

Ability to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and results to both highly technical and non-technical co-workers within cross-functional teams

Ability to function independently as well as in a team environment

Hands-on experience with opto-electronic module assembly processes including optical device alignment, free space optics, fiber attach of fiber pig-tails, flex circuit interconnect, vacuum solder chambers, hot bar solder equipment, flip chip processing, pick and place, adhesive dispense and thermal cycling

Proven experience in design and process development functions

Highly motivated, team player adept at working and meeting goals cross-functionally

Experience in high volume manufacturing a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with a high attention to detail

Ability to use CAD tools such as Creo and/or SolidWorks

Working knowledge of mechanical drawings and dimensional tolerances

Understanding of optics is a plus

Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment

Job Info

Job Category Applied R&D

Posting Date 08/07/2026

Degree Level Bachelor's degree

Job Schedule Full time

Job Type Experienced

Job Identification 39229

Role Type Individual contributor

Salary Range USD 125K-232K *Plus potential variable/compensation for eligible roles

Experience level Experienced

Locations 7360 Windsor Drive, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18106-9318, US (Onsite)

Regular or Temporary Regular