Senior Development Engineer – Laser Safety

Senior Assembly Engineer (Senior Development Engineer – Laser Safety)

Overview

This role is responsible for leading safety and engineering controls, particularly within laser and optical environments, to foster and maintain a zero-incident safety culture. Key responsibilities include developing repeatable production processes and enabling operations to deliver products that meet the organization's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets. The role also involves delivering laser safety training, conducting risk assessments and audits, and advising on engineering solutions to support both safety and quality goals.

Duties & responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of engineering controls and training programs to achieve a zero-incident safety culture, including conducting laser safety risk assessments and audits.
• Provide safety and quality guidance during daily Tier meetings to ensure effective communication and compliance.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure new products are manufacturable and meet safety requirements, championing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and robust testing strategies.
• Prepare design packages and process documentation for production transfer; lead the development and commissioning of tooling and automated test systems.
• Conduct and support risk assessments, implement process controls, and oversee technician training.
• Provide technical leadership, guide product development meetings, and resolve escalated technical issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and lead Design of Experiments (DOE) projects to improve yield, increase efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Lead the development of optical measurement systems, drive internal quality initiatives, and resolve technical challenges related to optical and electronic systems.
• Utilize programming and automation skills to streamline decision-making processes and safeguard measurement system reliability.
• Support customer inquiries with expert problem-solving and ensure efficient resource planning and allocation.

Job Requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical, or Precision Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing role, ideally within optical or laser manufacturing in a cleanroom environment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Knowledgeable in ERP systems (SAP).
• Familiar with National Environment Agency (NEA) laser safety requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in leading safety programs, including conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and delivering safety training, particularly in laser safety.
• Proven ability to collaborate with design engineering teams on new product introductions, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and process development.
• Strong track record in preparing and transferring design packages to production, documenting processes, and commissioning tooling and safety protocols.
• Experience implementing process controls, supporting technician development, and resolving technical issues using methodologies such as 8D and DOE.
• Hands-on involvement in process improvement initiatives focused on yield, cycle time, and waste reduction.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining measurement and test systems, particularly within optical or laser manufacturing environments.
• Customer-facing experience in handling technical inquiries and managing resource planning activities.

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