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New Product Development Engineer at Lightera

Department: Engineering & Quality

Compensation

$75,000 – $150,000/yr

Location
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Type
Full-time
Level
mid

Summary from listing

The Optical Fiber R&D Engineer will lead the development and transfer of mechanical systems and processes for next-generation optical fiber manufacturing, including preform and fiber draw technology. The role involves process optimization, equipment design, troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation, safety initiatives, and collaboration with R&D, production, and cross-functional teams. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or physics field and at least three years of technical experience in process development, manufacturing, or a related field are required. The position offers a $75,000–$150,000 hiring range and does not provide visa sponsorship.

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