Senior Assembly Engineer

Job Description:

• Develop, validate, and optimize processes for fiber optic termination and polishing to achieve manufacturable, consistent, high-quality, and high-yield production.
• Select, evaluate, and qualify materials, tools, and equipment for fiber preparation, cleaving, termination, and polishing.
• Establish process parameters, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all fiber handling and finishing activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues, and implement corrective actions to address yield or quality concerns.
• Conduct root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects to enhance process capability, reduce defects, and improve throughput.
• Train production technicians and operators on fiber termination and polishing best practices, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and quality standards.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and production teams to support new product introduction (NPI) and scale-up activities.
• Perform process validation, capability studies, and statistical analysis to monitor and control process performance.
• Lead process development activities, participate in design reviews, and provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards and company quality management systems.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical, or Precision Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Technical expertise in fiber optic termination, polishing, and inspection.
• Proven track record in new product introduction (NPI), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and process development.
• Hands-on experience with automated test systems, tooling design, and equipment commissioning.
• Background in conducting risk assessments (health, safety, technical, and process-related) and implementing process controls.
• Experience in implementing process controls, supporting technician training, and resolving technical issues using structured methodologies such as SPC, 8D, and DOE.
• Hands-on involvement in process improvement projects, including yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Experience in industries such as photonics, optics, electronics, precision manufacturing, or related high-tech sectors, preferably in optical process development.
• Customer-facing experience in supporting technical inquiries and resource planning.
• Experience with documentation and compliance requirements, including SOPs and quality management systems (e.g., AS9100).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in statistical and analytical tools for process monitoring and improvement.
• Proficiency in risk assessment, root cause corrective action (RCCA), 8D problem-solving, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Knowledge and experience in laser assembly will be an advantage.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with optical measurement systems and quality improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to ERP systems, preferably SAP.