Jobs at Lightera

Leads internal auditing activities, J-SOX and external audit coordination, and evaluations of financial, operational, and compliance controls. Develops audit schedules, performs testing, analyzes and prepares data, identifies risks and non-conformities, recommends process improvements, communicates findings to stakeholders and management, and tracks remediation. Creates reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support organizational decision-making. Travel under 25% is required domestically and internationally.

Facilitates and develops production-floor training, conducts needs assessments, creates curricula and learning materials, manages training documentation, certifications, assessments, and training matrices, and supports employee readiness. Coordinates plant-wide training, collaborates with operators and cross-functional stakeholders, leads training initiatives, and responds to management training needs. The role primarily supports day shift but may assist night shift.

Develops and optimizes optical fiber draw processes to improve quality, reliability, throughput, and scalability. Responsibilities include process troubleshooting, equipment and material issue resolution, experimental design, data analysis, process trials, SOP development, manufacturing trend monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration. The role also supports safety initiatives, operator training, technical documentation, and engagement with night-shift personnel.

Designs, develops, and adapts custom production equipment to improve manufacturing efficiency, capacity, cost, and quality. Responsibilities include mechanical design, CAD modeling, engineering drawings, bills of materials, equipment troubleshooting, maintenance procedures, spare-parts planning, process improvements, and project leadership. The role collaborates with electrical, maintenance, operations, and production teams and requires knowledge of mechanical components, fabrication, machining, inspection, metrology, and safety practices.

Manage full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing, engineering, technology, operations, and professional roles. Source passive candidates, build talent pipelines, advise hiring managers, coordinate interviews and offers, and support onboarding. The role also contributes to expatriate and international hiring, community and workforce partnerships, internal mobility, early-career programs, employee development initiatives, employer branding, and recruiting analytics.

Support and improve Vapor Axial Deposition optical fiber manufacturing by optimizing process parameters, yield, quality, throughput, equipment performance, and cost. Analyze process data, troubleshoot complex issues, lead root-cause investigations, conduct experiments, establish process controls, support equipment and technology development, transfer new products into production, maintain technical documentation, and train manufacturing personnel.

The Engineer/Scientist will lead the development of Hollow Core Fiber manufacturing, optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate on projects.

Leads manufacturing engineering, automation, controls, and process-improvement projects from definition through production handoff. Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, software, network, and process issues; develops PLC, HMI, motion-control, scripting, and data logic; integrates equipment and production systems; modernizes legacy controls; analyzes performance data; creates technical documentation; supports plant operations; and mentors engineers and technicians.

Researches, develops, and optimizes silica glass materials, characterization methods, manufacturing processes, and optical fiber innovations. Conducts laboratory measurements, simulations, statistical analysis, and process automation using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, R/JMP, and related tools. Collaborates with manufacturing, quality, product development, and global engineering teams to improve product quality, yield, and efficiency. Mentors junior engineers and supports scalable, cost-effective production technologies.

Support and improve manufacturing measurement systems, software, test methods, calculations, and workflows. Investigate technical issues, analyze measurement data, troubleshoot equipment interfaces and system integrations, modernize legacy applications, validate software changes, maintain technical documentation, and collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, suppliers, and customers. The role also supports training, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement of measurement operations.

Develops global pricing and forecasting strategies for networking systems, including revenue models, long-range planning, monthly forecasts, pricing options, margin analysis, RFQ tracking, and KPI reporting. Coordinates with sales, supply chain, operations, logistics, and customer service teams, supports executive and CFO planning reviews, analyzes market and customer trends, and leads cross-functional business planning activities. Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Manage programs for product development and process improvements, leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budgeted delivery while addressing resource and project issues.

The Electrical Engineer supports maintenance and process engineering by troubleshooting and upgrading electrical systems, enhancing equipment reliability and safety in manufacturing.

The Mechanical Engineer supports Maintenance and Process Engineering by assisting with projects, improving equipment reliability, and implementing process improvements. They create technical drawings, coordinate contractors, and manage project requirements to enhance operational performance.

Lead the global Master Data Management strategy across a complex manufacturing organization. Establish governance councils, data ownership models, standards, stewardship processes, quality controls, and enterprise master data frameworks. Govern product, material, customer, vendor, BOM, routing, and manufacturing data while integrating ERP, MES, PLM, CRM, and analytics platforms. Advise senior leadership, lead global transformation initiatives, develop data quality metrics, drive stakeholder adoption, and manage approximately 35% international and domestic travel.

Serve as first-line customer contact handling quotations, RFIs, orders, returns, complaints, and order status. Provide accurate product, lead time, shipping information; communicate with internal teams; follow policies and procedures while supporting Sales, Production Control, Shipping, Accounting, and Engineering.

First-line customer support role handling quotes, RFIs, order processing, returns, complaints, and cross-department communication. Provide product, lead-time, order status, and shipping information while following company policies and supporting sales and internal teams.

The EHS Specialist will oversee safety, compliance, and training in a high-tech fiber manufacturing plant, conducting audits and inspections, and developing effective EHS programs.

Provide HR support for a 200+ employee manufacturing plant across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, HRIS data management (ADP), onboarding, investigations, HR reporting, and workforce planning. Serve plant leadership and employees to foster a safe, productive workplace.

The Quality Engineer ensures product compliance and certification, analyzes performance data, supports audits, and leads problem-solving initiatives.