Production Test Engineer

Production Test Engineer will be responsible for the testing and burn-in of diode laser devices. Engineer will be responsible for complete ownership of the production equipment, process control/sustaining of existing processes, supporting the development of new processes, support of maintenance for troubleshooting. Excellent problem solving and communication skills as well as a desire to be part of and lead to solutions are critical to an individual’s success in the position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ownership of multiple processes and tools with high complexity.
• Ability to lead small teams and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effectively plans, tracks, and completes project on-time.
• Provide results are crucial to completion of major projects.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to unique problems.
• Leads yield improvement, cost reduction projects and 4D/8Ds.
• Implements solutions for cost reduction and cycle time improvements.
• Responsible for improving tool uptime.
• Initiates and drives DOEs to completion.
• Drives R&D projects within process and equipment expertise.
• Consistently leads complex troubleshooting of equipment and process issues.
• Ability to deal with conflicts and find resolution with little supervision.
• Ability to mentor, coach and train lower lever engineers and engineering technicians.
• Ability to drive equipment upgrades with vendor support.
• Skilled communicator who consistently presents results to team and management.
• Ensure measurement results and equipment availability through hand on use of equipment such as power meters, integrating spheres, current sources, voltage measurements, spectrum analyzers, cameras, and other electrical and optical measurement tools

Experience & Education

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Physics

• 5+ years hands on experience testing diode lasers and laser systems
• Prior experience in an engineering support role for manufacturing of laser products is desired.
• Extensive experience with SAS jmp, Minitab or other statistical Software package

Pay & Benefits

• Retirement: 401(k) with generous company match

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and 100% employer-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan guidance to support your continued learning

• Family Support: Paid family and parental leave programs, plus comprehensive reproductive and family health resources

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off available from day one, plus 11 paid company holidays

• Income Protection: Company-paid life insurance at two times base salary, along with short- and long-term disability coverage

• Additional Programs: Gym membership subsidy, employee referral bonuses, recognition awards, and a scholarship program for employees' children

Pay Range: $103,900 to $126,500