MOPA Laser Hardware Manufacturing Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a MOPA Laser Hardware manufacturing engineer in our Fremont, California facility to drive manufacturing of MOPA lasers and systems.
This role will closely work with our international team to build MOPA lasers and systems, work on a variety of products and systems and contribute to significant, visible impact on the organization’s overall success.
This work will require travel for 50% of the time to our overseas location in China.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and Supervise MOPA Laser manufacturing
Own the process of developing, planning, executing, and reporting manufacturing processes
Interface directly with Customers in establishing product specification, quality, and execution plans.
Develop new methods and protocols to accelerate product and component failure modes
Track and correct failures for products in NPI process and in normal production
Ensure automated data collection and control of instruments.
Report data and analysis
Publish results to the business unit
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD degree in a technical field with 10+ years of related experience
Skills
Continuous improvement
Knowledge of MOPA Laser, YAG, lasers for material processing, high power lasers, pulsed lasers, ultrafast lasers is a must
Ability to drive a team and work across international groups
Strong interpersonal skills
General understanding of optics, fiber optics, electronics, mechanical engineering, and chemistry
Experience with automated data collection
Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate work plans, schedules, resource needs
VitalchemUSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment irrespective of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ABOUT US
Vital is a global leader in Compound Semiconductor and Infrared Materials.
The company is vertically integrated in many areas of its business serving compound semiconductors, clean energy, night vision, health and many other areas.