Manufacturing Engineer - Photonics Products

ph3Your role as a Manufacturing Engineer – Photonics Products /h3pEFFECT Photonics is a technology scale-up founded in Eindhoven. We develop highly sophisticated optical sub-assemblies (OSAs), including, among others, high-performance lasers for the data- and telecommunications market. /ppWe are looking for a bManufacturing Engineer – Photonics Products /b. You will be responsible for setting up and supporting the production of advanced photonics products in a high-volume manufacturing environment. /ppThe ideal candidate is a highly motivated and result-driven manufacturing engineer who has strong experience in photonics manufacturing processes and a proven track record of driving yield improvement, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the production lifecycle. /ph3Requirements /h3ulliPro-active, self-directed, able to work independently as well as being part of a cross functional team. Works together with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management and suppliers. /liliAbility to identify risks and drive risk mitigation plans /liliYield improvement leadership /liliProcess Optimization /liliStatistical Data Analysis /liliCross-Functional Collaboration /liliManufacturing Scalability /liliTechnical Problem Solving /liliOperational Excellence /liliExperienced with supplier interactions /liliExcellent communication and teamwork /liliGood writing and oral communication skills in English /liliUnderstanding of Asia business culture /li /ulpRequired qualifications: /pulliBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related technical discipline. /lili5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in photonics, optoelectronics, semiconductor, or precision electronics manufacturing. /liliDemonstrated success driving measurable yield improvement in a production environment. /liliStrong understanding of photonics manufacturing processes and optical assembly techniques. /liliExperience with statistical analysis tools, SPC, DOE, root cause analysis, and failure analysis methodologies. /liliFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. /liliExperience in working in cleanroom manufacturing environments. /liliStrong problem-solving, analytical and data interpretation skills. /liliExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. /li /ulpPreferred qualifications: /pulliExperience with photonic integrated circuits (PICs), fiber optics, lasers. LiDAR, telecom optics, or optical transceivers /liliSix sigma green belt or black belt certification. /liliFamiliarity with automated optical alignment and test systems. /liliExperience with MES systems, ERP platforms, and manufacturing data analytics tools. /liliKnowledge of reliability testing and qualification standards for photonics products. /liliExperience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) and manufacturing scale-up. /li /ulh3Responsibilities /h3ulliDuring the product design stage:ulliOwn the industrialization and NPI (New Product Introduction) processes – from an Operations point of view - from product concept into mass production until End of Life. /liliParticipate in the cross-functional project team to ensure that proposed product designs are manufacturable and meet quality margin requirements by driving design for manufacturability, assembly, test, reliability and cost principles. /liliEnsuring product readiness for manufacturing including BOM accuracy and availability of specifications, drawings, control plans. /liliPushing the boundaries of the manufacturing processes to support product innovation. /liliWork with selected manufacturing partners to solicit early manufacturability feedback and ramp up assigned projects into mass production. /li /ul /liliDuring the mass production stage:ulliPrime contact for the selected manufacturing partners on technical matters. Act as the interface between Thailand manufacturing and Eindhoven engineer teams. /liliLead yield improvement initiatives. /liliAnalyze manufacturing data, defect paretos, SPC trends, and failure analysis results to identify root causes of yield loss and process variation. /liliDevelop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve first-pass yield, throughput, reliability and product cost. /liliOptimize manufacturing processes including optical alignment, die attach, wire bonding, packaging, test, assembly, and burn-in operations. /liliDrive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, PFMEA, and statistical analysis methodologies. /liliEstablish/improve process controls, work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and validation protocols. /liliSupport equipment qualification, process characterization, and process capability improvement activities. /liliWork closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve process and quality issues. /liliMonitor KPIs related to cost, yield, scrap, cycle time, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). /liliLead troubleshooting efforts for manufacturing excursions and customer-return investigations. /liliSupport automation and digital manufacturing initiatives to improve repeatability and manufacturing scalability. /liliEnsure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices. /li /ul /li /ulpWe are a collaborative technology company, and we’re building a truly dynamic and rewarding place to work. /ppBenefits are a critical component to consider when taking on a new challenge. Here’s what you can expect from us: /pulliAn exciting working culture where everyone’s point of view has real value /liliAn environment that embraces collaboration /liliA competitive salary that reflects our ambition /liliPaid time off (vacation days) plus statutory annual holidays /liliStock Appreciation Rights (SAR – stock program) /liliUnlimited on-demand learning with Udemy Business /li /ulpEffect Photonics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Effect Photonics complies with all applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. /ppEFFECT Photonics is a TU Eindhoven spin-off that grew into a production-ready European photonics company. We design and manufacture the smallest tunable lasers on the market, and we ship them in volume to customers across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The team is small enough to know each other, the work is hard, and the impact is measurable in shipped units. If you want to do real engineering, see it ship, and grow with a company that is industrializing integrated photonics for the next decade, this is the place. /ppImpression /ph3What your workplace will look like /h3pWe’re in it together /ph3What can you expect from us? /h3pWe prioritize skills and passion over titles and backgrounds. Our focus is on your ability to deliver, your enthusiasm for the work, and how well you collaborate with the team. Successful individuals here tend to possess certain qualities. /pulliGenuine engineering in a live environment. /liliA tight-knit team with true accountability. /liliAn enduring platform, not just a temporary project. /li /ulh3What you can look forward to /h3pWe focus on your capabilities and enthusiasm rather than your job title or educational background. Our goal is to find individuals who can perform the tasks, are eager to contribute, and can seamlessly integrate into a collaborative team. Those who thrive here typically exhibit specific characteristics. /pulliAuthentic engineering in a production setting. /liliA small team with genuine ownership. /liliA sustainable platform, not merely a project. /li /ulpValues /ph3Our values /h3h3Own It /h3pWe take ownership of our responsibilities, actions, and decisions. We say what we do, and we do what we say. We drive to completion. /ph3Embrace the Challenge /h3pIn a dynamic and fast-changing environment, we push the boundaries of innovation by tapping into our collective passion, creativity, and expertise. /ph3Value Time /h3pTime is a scarce resource. We appreciate its impact and use it wisely to deliver for our colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. /ph3Empower Together /h3pPowered by diversity and belonging, we are stronger as a team where mutual respect, integrity, and transparency underlies all we do. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr