Jobs at Lightera

Lead daily manufacturing operations: stage work, monitor production schedules, assist operators with troubleshooting, perform SAP/OCS functions, support defect analysis and corrective actions, liaise with Engineering for process improvements, and enforce safety and quality standards.

Collect, correlate, and analyze manufacturing data to improve Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Build dashboards and reports, monitor data quality, identify trends and insights, and support management reporting and KPI reviews.

Design, implement, test, and commission control system solutions for optical fiber manufacturing equipment. Improve equipment reliability, integrate controls hardware/software (PLCs, motion, safety), support process optimization, collaborate with cross-functional teams on upgrades and new equipment, and troubleshoot controls and instrumentation issues to meet quality, cost, and production goals.

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

Lead development and optimization of optical fiber draw processes, troubleshoot equipment and material issues, run process trials and experiments, analyze data, develop SOPs and documentation, monitor manufacturing trends, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support safety and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and reliability.

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

The Process Engineer supports manufacturing processes by troubleshooting issues, developing new products, designing tools, and improving yield and capacity, while collaborating with global teams.

The engineer will lead the development of optical fiber manufacturing processes, collaborating on innovations and conducting research and experiments to create new products.

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 site EHS strategy and team at an onsite manufacturing facility. Ensure regulatory compliance, permit and audit management, incident investigation, workers' compensation oversight, and integration of process safety with engineering and operations to drive continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture.

First-line customer contact providing support to internal and external customers: process quotations, RFIs, and orders; communicate order, shipping, and product lead-time information; handle complaints and returns; coordinate with sales, production, shipping, accounting, and engineering to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Lead launch and ramp-up of an OVD optical fiber overcladding production line. Support construction/commissioning, specify and source equipment, test and validate processes, monitor OVD deposition and sintering furnace performance, analyze process data, implement continuous improvement projects to meet quality, output, and yield KPIs, troubleshoot equipment, and produce SOPs and documentation.

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.

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.

Develops and maintains quality assurance/control systems, defines inspection and testing standards, leads root cause investigations and corrective actions, ensures ISO/TL compliance, manages quality team and supplier quality, supports new product introductions, and champions continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

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.

Collaborate with scientists, production, and QA to increase manufacturing readiness for optical fiber products. Analyze and improve fabrication and measurement processes to raise yield, reduce cost, identify equipment/process issues, implement improvements, document processes, and support automation and data analysis.

Perform precision bench and CNC machining to construct, modify, maintain, and repair machines, prototypes, and tooling. Independently plan work, troubleshoot equipment, train junior trades workers, collaborate with engineers to resolve fabrication issues, and perform machining, heat treating, and specialized welding as required.

The Senior Developer will support shop floor applications in manufacturing, design, develop and support multiple software solutions, and communicate effectively within a fast-paced environment.

On-site Project Manager to lead cross-functional manufacturing improvement projects at Norcross fiber operations. Responsibilities include project planning, execution, tracking, risk management, stakeholder coordination, ROI and budget support, reporting to senior leadership, FMEA-based problem solving, change management, and supporting multiple concurrent initiatives to drive operational excellence.