Assembly Engineer (Fiber)

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense, and aerospace sectors.

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Our facility in Singapore has key functions in research and development, procurement, sales and finance for our Lighting and Detection business lines, in addition to key functions related to our Optics Manufacturing capabilities.

This site produces optical lenses such as spherical, aspherical and plano optics, with large machine shop capabilities and expertise in optical coating and assembly. Our photonic products and solutions serve a wide range of markets and applications in the areas of medicine, life science, industrial manufacturing, defense, and aerospace, as well as research and development. 

We are presently seeking a Assembly Engineer (Fiber) that responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes related to optical fiber termination and polishing.

Main responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturable, high-quality new product designs, particularly in laser and optics assembly processes.
• Champion Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles and develop robust testing strategies to ensure process reliability.
• Lead process development efforts, participate in design reviews, and provide technical guidance to cross-functional project teams.
• Prepare design packages, document manufacturing processes, and conduct risk assessments to support smooth production transfer.
• Design and commission automated test systems and manufacturing tool to ensure production readiness.
• Implement effective process controls, support technician training, and provide recommendations for resource planning.
• Escalate and resolve technical issues, including leading 8D problem-solving initiatives and production readiness reviews.
• Provide engineering support to production teams and conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to troubleshoot and optimize processes.
• Lead or advise on process improvement initiatives to improve yield, enhance efficiency, and reduce waste.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical, or Precision Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry; or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in optical or laser manufacturing, process engineering, or product development, preferably in a cleanroom environment.
• Proven experience in new product introduction (NPI), Design for Manufacture (DFM), and process development.
• Hands-on experience with the design and commissioning of automated test systems and manufacturing tooling.
• Strong background in conducting risk assessments (health, safety, and technical/process) and implementing process controls.
• Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), 8D, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Direct involvement in process improvement initiatives related to yield, cycle time, and waste reduction.
• Experience in high-tech industries such as photonics, optics, electronics, or precision manufacturing, with a preference for optical process development.
• Customer-facing experience in addressing technical inquiries and contributing to resource planning.
• Familiarity with documentation and compliance requirements, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality management systems (e.g., AS9100).

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