NPI Alignment Engineer

• Development from concept to production release of in-house and outsourced active alignment equipment • Work remotely and on-site with active alignment equipment manufacturers to solve equipment hardware and process related issues • Oversee failure analysis of process and assembly related issues • Source and buy-off active alignment required for production • Provide DFM feedback to the engineering team and own process related design decisions as related to active alignment

• 3-5 years experience developing custom designed optoelectronic active alignment equipment and alignment processes • Hands-on experience developing and debugging active aligner hardware and processes • Hands-on experience creating and modifying alignment sequences in custom equipment GUIs • Experience optimizing processes for cycle time, yield, and performance • A strong understanding and comfort of geometric optics and mechanical alignment hardware • Experience specifying and developing original alignment techniques and algorithms • Experience with automation hardware using precision stages, automated dispensing, and pneumatics • Strong knowledge of epoxies used for active alignment • Years of accumulated knowledge of working with equipment suppliers and contract manufacturers • Excellent project management and communication skills • Willingness for extended international travel • Experience with working in an R&D environment while also meeting deadlines in a production schedule • Experience writing scripts in languages like Python, Matlab, Labview, or C++ • Experience analyzing large alignment datasets using software such as Python, R, JMP, or similar • Strong Solidworks experience • Experience designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies