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Ciena is seeking a Process Engineer to work within Site Engineering Operation group of Optical Component Organization. Working closely with our Design and NPI team and manufacturing partners. The Process Engineer shall be a part of transferring new products and work with the various parties to plan and action the transfer to our contract manufacturer (CM) and then lead in maintaining them in production.
This position is located at our contract manufacturing partner site in Chonburi area. Specific responsibilities may include, but not limited to,
Process Engineering
- Work with R&D and NPI team to define production requirements and specifications in terms of assembly process
- Work with the combined team to develop and deliver training programs for CM operators and engineers
- Work with the combined team to develop and maintain process and assembly tools in manufacture
- Ensure device failure mode with significant failure rate are RCA
- Propose and lead process improvement activities and bring up/install of expansion capital
- Review and update PFMEA
Required Qualifications
This position requires a candidate with a strong, demonstrated record in the development and manufacture of Optical product
Skills and Experience
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and 5+ years process experience in the design, manufacture of optical component assembly
- Solid understanding of the principles and theory of optical devices such as lasers, modulators, detectors, and optical sub-assemblies
- Strong knowledge and experience of the production processes related to the manufacture of optical component
- Hands on experience of FiconTec machine.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Problem solving and the ability to solve technical issues in a high-pressure environment and resolve issues locally and remotely
- Experience interacting with multi-functional, multi-locational teams
- Good written and oral communication skills (English and Thai)
At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years process experience in design and manufacture of optical component assembly
- Solid understanding of principles and theory of optical devices (lasers, modulators, detectors)
- Strong knowledge and experience with production processes for optical components
- Hands-on experience with FiconTec machine
- Experience developing and delivering training programs for contract manufacturer operators and engineers
- Experience developing and maintaining process and assembly tools in manufacturing
- Experience performing RCA for significant device failure modes
- Experience proposing and leading process improvement activities and capital installations
- Experience reviewing and updating PFMEA
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong problem solving and ability to resolve technical issues locally and remotely under pressure
- Experience interacting with multi-functional, multi-locational teams
- Good written and oral communication skills in English and Thai
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