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Principle Tasks:
Familiar with SFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP, CFP and other packaging forms, as well as the product specifications and manufacturing processes of optical modules with different rates such as 100G/200G/400G/800G/1.6T
- Optical Coupling Process: Proficient in key processes such as AA coupling (active alignment) and single mode optical path alignment, capable of optimizing process parameters through DOE experiments to improve yield
- Packaging Process: Proficient in Chip on Board, Chip on Substrate, and other packaging forms, with expertise in Flip chip, Die Bonding, Wire Bonding, laser welding techniques, selection and dispense of optical and thermal epoxies
- Module assembly and testing process: Proficient in optical component soldering, fiber splicing, handling, TIM material application, support failure debugging
- Work with management team to select and set up critical optical alignment systems from 3rd party
- Responsible for introducing new products, optimizing production process, and handling product manufacturing related issues
- Transfer optical module products from design phase to stable mass production
- Validate and standardize critical process parameters, review CM tooling and manufacturing process development (including Optics soldering, Fiber cleaving, splicing, recoating, routing, Hot bar soldering, Dicing, bumping, die attach, die bonding, wire bonding, epoxy, Active alignment for fiber array, Sealing, Ceramic substrate balling, laser welding…)
- Lead Pre-DFM and Post-DFM review with R&D and CM
- Understand CM mfg capabilities and the latest industry trend, give professional proposal for new products, new part or new technology selection to R&D
- Lead failure analysis for production defects. Adopt tools such as DOE, Gauge R&R, SPC, Cpk/Ppk for parameter tuning and process improvement
- Support product reliability verification. Identify root causes and drive corrective actions, to make sure products satisfy industry specifications and customer requirements
- Provide on-site support at CM to ensure that our product mfg requirements are met, especially for the engineering changes (ECO, Deviation) during NPI phase.
- Align with suppliers to confirm material & process specifications
- Solve on site mass production technical bottlenecks to boost yield, raise production efficiency and cut manufacturing costs
- Summarize project experience, precipitate technical documents
- Conduct optical tolerance analysis and leverage data analysis for process iteration
- Cooperate with R&D, PM, TE, SCM and quality teams to deliver projects under schedule
Skills / Qualifications / Training / Experience:
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Has 5+ years’ manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, and quality control experience in the optical module or optical component or EDFA industry
- Capable of overseeing the transition from design to mass production, with priority given to candidates who have completed projects
- Familiar with manufacturing process in Packaging process, coupling process, PCBA, box build assembly etc.
- Proficient in PFMEA, Control Plan, DOE, Gage R&R, statistical analysis capabilities (e.g., Cpk/Ppk). Able to independently analyze and resolve production site defects
- Familiar with PDM application e.g. Agile
- Some knowledge of production testing will be preference
- Has Project management/quality management-6 sigma experience and skill
- Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Optoelectronics / Microelectronics, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
- Self-motivation and teamwork player
- Open, honest, loyal
Skills Required
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, and quality control experience in the optical module, optical component, or EDFA industry
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Optoelectronics, Microelectronics, Electronic Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Experience transitioning products from design to stable mass production
- Familiarity with optical packaging, coupling, PCBA, and box build assembly processes
- Proficiency with PFMEA, Control Plans, DOE, Gauge R&R, statistical analysis, Cpk/Ppk, and production defect resolution
- Familiarity with PDM applications such as Agile
- Project management, quality management, or Six Sigma experience
- Knowledge of production testing
- Completed design-to-mass-production projects
- Self-motivation, teamwork, openness, honesty, and loyalty
ADTRAN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ADTRAN and has not been reviewed or approved by ADTRAN.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health insurance is solid, with medical, dental, and vision coverage viewed favorably. Company-paid short-term disability and access to on-site medical services at some locations reinforce the perception of strong healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests the 2024 shift to flexible/unlimited PTO has been well received and is complemented by paid holidays and sick leave. Volunteer time off adds to the overall time-away options.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site clinics, fitness centers, cafeterias, and tuition assistance add meaningful day-to-day value. An Employee Assistance Program and optional add-ons further expand lifestyle support.
ADTRAN Insights
What We Do
ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) is defining the future network with innovative next-generation solutions that enable telecommunication service providers to deliver voice, data and video services to homes and businesses. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. ADTRAN was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The corporate headquarters remains in Huntsville with additional R&D centers in Germany and India and sales offices located throughout the world. Innovation has been at the heart of the company since its inception and is recognized through our large portfolio of patents that is more than 700 strong. Our employees, more than 2,000 strong, come to work each day searching for ways to bring the world together through improved communication. We seek the best and brightest minds that bring integrity, a spirit of entrepreneurism, creative problem solving, and a passion for their work.
