R & D Engineer

LIGHTERA

$75K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar field
  • 2+ years of experience in process development or manufacturing
  • Preferred background in optical fiber or semiconductor manufacturing
  • Skills in optical testing, electrical processes, programming, and mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and analyze data for new product development
  • Lead project teams to develop new optical fibers and manufacturing processes
  • Collaborate to design and develop equipment and techniques for processing fibers
  • Design and execute experiments to meet project milestones
  • Document processes and establish training procedures for operators
  • Actively contribute to team goals as a proactive collaborator
  • Facilitate meetings and design reviews to align project direction

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical fiber technologies
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on innovation in manufacturing processes
  • Potential for professional development in a specialized field
  • Involvement in project management and leadership opportunities
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to lead and contribute to the development of optical fiber manufacturing processes. This role requires expertise in chemical or optical engineering, physics, materials science, or related fields to develop fiber manufacturing technology. The ideal candidate will work on process development, and innovation in fiber manufacturing techniques, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance next-generation optical fiber technologies.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar field.


ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)

  • 2+ years of experience in process development, manufacturing, or related fields.
  • Optical fiber or Semiconductor manufacturing background preferred.
  • Optical test, electrical, programming, and mechanical aptitude skills are helpful in this role


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conduct research, propose experiments, and analyze data to aide in development of new products
  • Work with and lead project teams to develop new optical fibers and processes (preform manufacturing, glass processing and assembly, fiber draw, and fiber testing)
  • Collaborate with project teams to design and develop equipment and techniques for fiber processing
  • Design and conduct development trials and experiments to achieve project milestones.
  • Document processes and develop standard operating procedures to train operators.
  • Be a strong, proactive team player with openness and willingness to contribute toward group goals and achievements.
  • Host meeting discussions, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions to build consensus on project or design direction


* Hiring Range:

$75,000 - $110,000

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidates experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

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.

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