Process Engineer III
CommScope Inc.•Shakopee, MN
•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer III to lead and support process development initiatives in fiber optic manufacturing. This role is critical to advancing our capabilities in optical fiber production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fiber optics process, and a proven track record of driving process improvements from concept to implementation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, Optical) or related field; master’s preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in fiber optics or related high-precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic principles, materials behavior, and process control.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and DOE methodologies.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fiber optic connectors, polishing, and optical testing equipment.
- Knowledge of automation and data acquisition systems.
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement training.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and refinement of manufacturing processes for fiber optic connectors. which include polishing, connectorization and data analysis
- Design and execute experiments to test new materials, automation tools, and process parameters.
- Work closely with R&D, New Product Introduction (NPI), Quality, and manufacturing teams to scale lab processes to production environments. Process evaluation will lead the integration of new process and technology with automation integration.
- Analyze process data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and areas for improvement.
- Apply statistical tools and methodologies (e.g., DOE, Minitab, JMP) to support decision-making.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation such as Statements of Work (SOWs), work instructions, and control plans.
- Support the transfer of new technologies and the qualification of new equipment and processes into production.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians in technical problem-solving and best practices.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- life and accidental death insurance
- a 401(k) plan
- participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan
- eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year
- 10 days paid vacation (prorated based on start date)
- other leave options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
