Optical Fiber Draw Process Engineer

Coherent Aerospace & Defense

East Granby, CT, US
Base: $84,000 to $120,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fiber draw tower process optimization
Fiber attenuation and geometry control
Process troubleshooting and data analysis
Support new fiber product introductions and lead scale-up from development to full production

Job Summary

  • Support new fiber product introductions and lead scale-up from development to full production.
  • Own and optimize fiber draw tower processes to improve product performance and process robustness.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with materials science, optics, polymer chemistry, equipment engineering, and quality teams.

Matching Summary

Support new fiber product introductions and lead scale-up from development to full production.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • fiber draw tower process optimization
  • fiber attenuation and geometry control
  • process troubleshooting and data analysis
  • design of experiments (DOE)
  • fiber coating application and UV curing

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with R&D and quality teams
  • experience with specialty and next-generation fibers
  • adherence to company values (ICARE)
  • continuous improvement mindset
  • knowledge of ISO quality and environmental standards

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science or related field
  • 3+ years optical fiber manufacturing experience
  • minimum 5 years experience with Bachelor’s degree or 3 years with Master’s degree
  • strong data analysis and troubleshooting skills
  • experience with draw towers and coating systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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