Assembly Process Engineer

Job Description:

·      Develop, validate, and optimize processes for fiber optic termination andpolishing to achieve manufacturable, consistent, high-quality, and high-yieldproduction.

·      Select, evaluate, and qualify materials, tools, and equipment for fiberpreparation, cleaving, termination, and polishing.

·      Establish process parameters, work instructions, and standard operatingprocedures (SOPs) for all fiber handling and finishing activities.

·      Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues, and implement correctiveactions to address yield or quality concerns.

·      Conduct root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects toenhance process capability, reduce defects, and improve throughput.

·      Train production technicians and operators on fiber termination andpolishing best practices, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and qualitystandards.

·      Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and production teams tosupport new product introduction (NPI) and scale-up activities.

·      Perform process validation, capability studies, and statistical analysisto monitor and control process performance.

·      Lead process development activities, participate in design reviews, andprovide technical guidance to project teams.

·      Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards andcompany quality management systems.

Job Requirements:

·      Master’s Degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical, or PrecisionEngineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s Degreewith a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

·      Technical expertise in fiber optic termination, polishing, andinspection.

·      Proven track record in new product introduction (NPI), Design forManufacturability (DFM), and process development.

·      Hands-on experience with automated test systems, tooling design, andequipment commissioning.

·      Background in conducting risk assessments (health, safety, technical, andprocess-related) and implementing process controls.

·      Experience in implementing process controls, supporting techniciantraining, and resolving technical issues using structured methodologies such asSPC, 8D, and DOE.

·      Hands-on involvement in process improvement projects, including yieldimprovement, cycle time reduction, and waste reduction initiatives.

·      Experience in industries such as photonics, optics, electronics,precision manufacturing, or related high-tech sectors, preferably in opticalprocess development.

·      Customer-facing experience in supporting technical inquiries and resourceplanning.

·      Experience with documentation and compliance requirements, including SOPsand 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 monitoringand improvement.

·      Proficiency in risk assessment, root cause corrective action (RCCA), 8Dproblem-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 improvementmethodologies.

·      Exposure to ERP systems, preferably SAP.