We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our Avon, CT team and support continued business growth.

This position designs, develops, improves, and optimizes manufacturing processes for fiber-sensor products. The role includes launching new processes, enhancing existing processes, and troubleshooting production issues.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and improve sensing inscription and testing processes.
• Increase process readiness, throughput, yield, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Map process, communication, and quality-control flows.
• Plan and run experiments, collect data, and analyze results to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement process improvement roadmaps, including automation and digital transformation projects.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Train production staff on new processes and support certification activities.
• Ensure process integrity and performance to meet production goals and resolve process issues.
• Participate in sensing research, product development, and cross-functional technical projects.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams, including quality and supply chain.
• Collaborate with technical teams across Lightera labs and partner locations.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and ensure processes remain safe, efficient, and compliant.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in optical, electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of process development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of fiber optics, FBGs, and fiber-optic sensing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with DOE, 8D, statistical analysis, and project management.
• Experience with process recipe development, technical writing, and production documentation, including work instructions and procedures.
• Ability to train and certify production technicians and improve production and information flow.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods, including Lean, 6S, cost reduction, quality enhancement, safety, and yield improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with CAD software and other engineering tools.
• A motivated, team-focused approach and a commitment to strong customer service.

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer the following for our employees:

• Competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including health, dental, vision and well-being.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with a generous match and no vesting period.
• Tuition assistance, on-the-job training and opportunities for growth and advancement. We promote from within.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and paid holidays.
• Casual work environment, PPE, safety eyeglass and shoe allowance.
• Clean, climate-controlled, modern facility with state of the art equipment.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal at https://lightera.com/about-us/.

Note: Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.