Optical Fiber Draw Process Engineer

Job description

Key Responsibilities Technology Development: - Support new fiber product introductions, including specialty fibers and next-generation communications fibers. - Lead scale-up of new preform designs and materials from development to full production. - Partner with R&D scientists and engineers to translate fiber innovations into manufacturable processes. Process Ownership & Optimization: - Own and optimize fiber draw tower processes for novel development projects, including furnace thermal profiles, draw tension control, diameter control systems, coating application, and UV curing. - Optimize key performance metrics including fiber attenuation, geometry, concentricity, coating adhesion, proof strength, and yield. - Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to improve process robustness and product performance. - Lead root cause investigations and partner with equipment, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement Cross-Functional Leadership: - Collaborate with materials science, optics, polymer chemistry, equipment engineering, and quality teams. Required Qualifications: - BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied P...