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Manufacturing Engineer III

Excelitas Technologies • Billerica, MA • 5h ago

Location:

Billerica, MA, US, 01821

Job Function: Operations - Engineering

Job Country: United States

Job City: Billerica

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Billerica, Massachusetts is located in the metropolitan Boston area and specializes in the design and 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.

Working closely with Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing, the individual filling this role will join the team responsible for our tunable laser module and engine manufacturing processes that utilize proprietary MEMS tunable optical devices and micro-optics. The scope of responsibility includes data tracking & analysis to drive continuous improvements to our manufacturing processes and capabilities.

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;

Implement and support effective programs for process monitoring and controls (SPC) and continuous improvements, including progress reporting;

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, Optical, or Laser Engineering or equivalent work experience;

At least 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience;

Working knowledge of optics, OCT or swept-source lasers, MEMS devices or optoelectronic device processing preferred;

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;

Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-direct and work with minimal supervision;

Familiarity with software-based testing such as VB.NET and Labview is a plus;

Knowledge of Power BI is a plus;

Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team!

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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global Team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team

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Nearest Major Market: Boston

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