POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to lead and contribute to the development of optical fiber manufacturing processes. This role requires expertise in chemical or optical engineering, physics, materials science, or related fields to develop fiber manufacturing technology. The ideal candidate will work on process development, and innovation in fiber manufacturing techniques, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance next-generation optical fiber technologies.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar field.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)
- 2+ years of experience in process development, manufacturing, or related fields.
- Optical fiber or Semiconductor manufacturing background preferred.
- Optical test, electrical, programming, and mechanical aptitude skills are helpful in this role
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct research, propose experiments, and analyze data to aide in development of new products
- Work with and lead project teams to develop new optical fibers and processes (preform manufacturing, glass processing and assembly, fiber draw, and fiber testing)
- Collaborate with project teams to design and develop equipment and techniques for fiber processing
- Design and conduct development trials and experiments to achieve project milestones.
- Document processes and develop standard operating procedures to train operators.
- Be a strong, proactive team player with openness and willingness to contribute toward group goals and achievements.
- Host meeting discussions, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions to build consensus on project or design direction
* Hiring Range:
$75,000 - $110,000
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidates experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in physics, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
- 2+ years of experience in process development, manufacturing, or related fields
- Optical fiber or Semiconductor manufacturing background
- Optical test, electrical, programming, and mechanical aptitude skills
Lightera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lightera and has not been reviewed or approved by Lightera.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered okay‑to‑good in many hourly manufacturing roles, aided by overtime opportunities and union‑linked increases in some plants. Some hourly titles benchmark near or above market in specific locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently highlighted, with multiple references to a strong employer contribution. This support is positioned as part of a competitive total rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid and mainstream. Some locations also reference on‑site or supplemental health resources and tax‑advantaged accounts.
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What We Do
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