Optical Fiber Draw Process Engineer

Coherent Corp. US

Granby, CT, United States
Base: $84,000 to $120,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Optical fiber draw process
Process optimization
Fiber attenuation and geometry
Support new fiber product introductions, including specialty fibers and next-generation communications fibers

Job Summary

  • Support new fiber product introductions, including specialty fibers and next-generation communications fibers.
  • Own and optimize fiber draw tower processes for novel development projects, including furnace thermal profiles, draw tension control, diameter control systems, coating application, and UV curing.
  • Collaborate with materials science, optics, polymer chemistry, equipment engineering, and quality teams.

Matching Summary

Support new fiber product introductions, including specialty fibers and next-generation communications fibers.

Salary

Base: $84,000 to $120,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical fiber draw process
  • Process optimization
  • Fiber attenuation and geometry
  • Root cause investigations
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • New product introductions
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • ISO 9000 and 14001 standards

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field
  • 3+ years optical fiber manufacturing experience
  • Strong data analysis and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with draw towers and coating systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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