Role Overview
This position is responsible for developing and supporting new and existing optical products that meet or exceed customer expectations. The role works closely with Senior Engineers and the manager to drive product development projects, contributing to business growth and revenue. Design work will be reviewed by Senior Engineers, who will provide guidance as needed.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop new products and support enhancements to existing products under the guidance of Senior Engineers and the manager
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Provide technical support to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
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Coordinate cross-functional activities with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality teams through Engineering Change Request (ECR) processes
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Support product testing by coordinating with reliability labs (e.g., preparing test requests, samples, and boards)
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Perform design verification to ensure compliance with customer specifications and UL requirements
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Review manufacturing and sales drawings for accuracy and completeness
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Maintain and upload BOMs (Bill of Materials) and material master data in SAP or relevant systems
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Support and comply with TQM, Six Sigma, ISO, and EH&S policies and procedures
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Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Education
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Required: Bachelor's degree or above in Physics, Optics, or a related field
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Preferred: Master's degree in Optics or Physics
Work Experience
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Required:
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Minimum 5 years (Bachelor) or 3 years (Master) of experience in optical communications or passive components
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Preferred:
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Experience designing optical products such as WDM, optical switches, circulators, thin-film filters (TF), DCM, or interleavers
Skills & Competencies
Required
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Proficiency in optical simulation or hands-on experience with optical assembly processes
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Ability to solve complex problems in optical design and product development
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
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Familiarity with tools such as Zemax, MathCAD, or MATLAB
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred
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Familiarity with manufacturing processes, especially optical assembly and hermetic sealing/packaging
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Knowledge of optical material properties
Why Join Us
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Work on cutting-edge optical communication technologies
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Collaborative and innovation-driven environment
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Opportunities for technical growth and career development
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
