Fiber Optics R&D Engineer I & II

Position Overview :

The Fiber Optic R&D Engineer will have experience in optical fiber technologies for medical device applications. Ideal candidate will possess knowledge of fiber processing techniques and the ability to develop and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance product performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Additionally, The Fiber Optic R&D Engineer will use engineering knowledge to design, develop, verify and validate product designs in support of company's strategic plan. Contribute as part of a cross-functional team in product design and development, process development and optimization, and verification & validation testing to support product transfer to manufacturing.

Responsibilities : Responsibilities :

• Process Development : Through hands-on technical execution, develop, optimize, and validate optical fiber manufacturing processes, including polishing, cleaving, splicing, ferrule inspection, coupler / combiner / splitter assembly, glass processing, and sensor fabrication. Supports with efforts to scale processes from development to full scale manufacturing.
• Equipment Utilization : Operate and maintain state-of-the-art fiber processing equipment, including Fujikura cleavers and splicers, Domaille polishers, glass processors, fiber inspection scopes, and Keyence microscopes.
• Technical Expertise : Provide knowledge of various fiber types (single-mode and multimode), fiber coatings, clad thicknesses, and materials. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• End Face Processing : Design, optimize, and implement end face fiber processing techniques.
• Connector Knowledge : Demonstrate knowledge in common fiber connectors, including single fiber ceramic ferrules, multi fiber ferrules (MT), and linear ferrule arrays, to enhance assembly and reliability. Demonstrate competence in ferrule polishing and polishing recipe development.
• Testing and Validation : Demonstrate knowledge of optical test configurations for launching light into fibers, measuring light transmission, and conducting performance evaluations.

Analyze data to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Performs or manages process validations (IQ / OQ, OQ, PQ).

Perform Verification and Validation (V&V) and may draft protocols / reports for approval.

Conducts testing to verify that the design meets the engineering specifications.

Prepare documentation to support quality system for design functions (project plans, concept document, FMEA, design input, test results, drawings, etc.).

Prepare technical documentation, including manufacturing instructions, test methods, drawings, BOMs, protocols, and reports to support design control activities.

Document engineering work in compliance with the company's quality system.

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