Senior Assembly Engineer - Wetline

Your tasks

• Develop and design process workflows for ultra-clean product assembly insemiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Lead the transfer and development of new manufacturing processes for theseries production of assemblies and products, particularly in optical fiber andelectronic board assembly.

• Implement customer cleanliness requirements within cleanroom environmentsand establish process specifications to ensure stable series productionconditions.
• Optimize assembly processes for series production and internal proceduresto improve productivity, efficiency, cost, and quality.

• Mentor and develop the team to achieve high performance and drivecontinuous improvement in assembly processes for semiconductor and life scienceapplications.
• Apply expertise in optical fiber assembly and industry-specific standardsfor contamination control commonly used in semiconductor and precision opticsmanufacturing.

• Collaborate closely with the Project Team to meet technical budgets andensure successful execution of technical projects and customer requirements.Oversee task planning, prioritize critical activities, and ensure smoothday-to-day operations.
• Implement engineering controls and training programs to support azero-incident safety culture, including laser safety risk assessments andaudits.

• Ensure the timely closure of RFQs by monitoring, tracking, and reportingTurnaround Time (TAT).
• Lead customer communications during technical escalations and reportproject progress and key issues to management.

• Ensure operational readiness and successful project handover fromdevelopment to production.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to maximize product qualityand yield at every stage of the product realization process.

• Lead testing strategies, process development activities, and designreviews for new products.
• Prepare and document manufacturing processes for production transfer,including leading risk assessments and tooling development.

• Implement process controls, support technician training, and resolvetechnical issues using Statistical Process Control (SPC), 8D, Failure Mode andEffects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance yield and efficiencywhile reducing waste and manufacturing costs.

• Participate in local source qualification programs.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Optical Engineering, MaterialsEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Physics, Chemistry,or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical, engineering, ormanufacturing environment, preferably within optical, laser, semiconductor, orprecision manufacturing cleanroom environments.

• Proven experience in team leadership within mechanical, optical, laser,fiber, or precision product development and manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in Design for Manufacture (DFM), New ProductIntroduction (NPI), product realization, manufacturing readiness, and processdevelopment.

• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and problem-solving usingDesign of Experiments (DOE), 8D, FMEA, SPC, and Lean Six Sigmamethodologies.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, process optimization, processcontrols, and quality assurance systems.

• Experience in optical fiber, laser, or precision assembly, includingrelevant fiber processing and assembly techniques. Experience commissioningtest and metrology systems is an advantage.
• Proficiency in stringent cleaning requirements and contamination control,preferably within semiconductors, precision optics, or other ultra-cleanmanufacturing environments.

• Experience working in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS9100-certifiedenvironments.
• Experience interfacing with customers and leading technical discussions,escalations, and problem resolution.

• Strong project management skills, including project planning, execution,risk management, stakeholder coordination, and production handovers.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

• Knowledge of Residual Gas Analysis (RGA) process controls is anadvantage.
• Professional certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or QualityManagement, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Lean Six SigmaGreen/Black Belt, is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, andPowerPoint.
• Competence in preparing and maintaining technical documentation requiredfor the manufacturing and testing of precision clean assemblies forsemiconductors and life science applications.

• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Laser Safety certification recognized by the National Environment Agency(NEA) is advantageous.