Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Our facility in Billerica, Massachusettsis located in the metropolitan Boston area and specializes in the designand manufacturing of advanced photonics products based on MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. Our unique technology enables the highest system performance in the most compact and cost-effective formats in a variety of applications.

This site's Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) products are laser-based imaging tools that have transformed ophthalmic care and made notable impacts on patients in cardiology, dermatology, oncology, gastroenterology, and other medical specialties.

We are presently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer that will make vital contributions to new technology and product development for our growing range of cutting-edge optical engine products.

Main responsibilities:

• Plan and design complex manufacturing processes for our subcomponent and optical module assembly and test areas;
• Determine and specify the materials, equipment, and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals and product specifications;
• Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization;
• Write work instructions and train direct labor personnel on manufacturing processes;
• Monitor and improve yield and performance of modules and subcomponents;
• Analyze, troubleshoot, find root cause, correct manufacturing process issues, and establish appropriate process controls;
• Perform and support failure analysis of optical modules and subcomponents;
• Lead and report progress on continuous improvement projects and programs;
• Handles multiple projects and coordinates with other functions to ensure commitments are met and quality is maintained;
• Ensures a safe work environment by identifying/addressing near misses to prevent accidents;
• Support Operations to help meet production goals;
• Support transfer of new products from R&D to manufacturing and harmonization with previously released products.

Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Optical Engineering or equivalent work experience;
• At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience;
• Hands-on skills with electro-optical equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers (OSAs), oscilloscopes, and power meters preferred;
• Solid problem-solving skills based on design of experiment, characterization, and thorough data analysis;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail;
• Ability to be self-directed and work with minimal supervision;
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.

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