Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary The Production/Process Engineer's primary functions are within a clean room manufacturing environment, focusing on a variety of Thin-Film-Deposition production support, development; including documentation, experiment, and equipment responsibilities. These are hands‑on positions, close to the technology. Job Functions Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequences, equipment, and processes in the fabrication of optical fibers. Interfaces with other disciplines in coordinating the release of new and revised equipment, processes and products; Specifies, procures, installs, and reduces to practice new and modified manufacturing equipment and methods in an optical fiber manufacturing environment. Leads the transfer of processes, process improvements, and products from development to production. Develops, sustains, and improves manufacturing processes; Leads projects to improve yields and reduce manufacturing costs; Troubleshoots complex technical issues to root cause in production or in returned product in conjunction with manufacturing and quality staff; Trends and analyzes production data as required. Authors technical reports supporting development transfers, production problems, and process analysis/trending; Maintains required spare parts and systems to ensure uninterrupted production capabilities Requirements 3+ years of work experience in process equipment engineering and manufacturing support Successful record of hands‑on equipment procurement/installation/startup projects Experience with machine control systems and process automation preferred Experience with quartz optical fiber draw and related processes a plus PLC experience a plus OMRON experience a plus Wonder ware experience a plus Infranor controls a plus Familiarity with SCADA system a plus. Demonstrated skills in AutoCAD or SolidWorks a plus Education Required Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering OR related field #J-18808-Ljbffr