Development Engineer

Posted 19 days ago

schottSouthbridge (MA)

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$75,000-$140,000

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About the role

About us: Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments — from medical devices, industrial, and safety applications to aviation and automotive. With manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, and supported by SCHOTT's global sales network, we are a leading supplier of high-quality fiber optic and LED components.
Your Contribution: Lead the development and industrialization of new products, product variants, and manufacturing processes from concept through pilot production, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Design, specify, validate, and commission equipment, production lines, prototypes, and test systems required for new products and processes. Partner with cross-functional teams including Production Engineering, Quality, Application Engineering, Sales, and Purchasing to support product qualification, production transfer, process validation, supplier selection, and customer requirements. Create and maintain technical documentation, including design/process FMEAs, validation plans, certifications, and manufacturing specifications. Support global manufacturing operations with problem-solving, continuous improvement initiatives, complaint investigations, and process optimization. Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive developments to drive innovation and continuous product/process improvement.
Your Profile: Bachelor's or Master's degree (PhD a plus) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field, with 0-3 years of experience in optoelectronic/mechatronic systems and processes (lasers, optics, fiber optics, electronics, and mechanical design).Preferred 3+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, including equipment development, precision automation, and equipment specification, procurement, and validation. Experience with fiber- or cable-based production processes, such as optical fibers, electrical wires, wire mesh, textiles, composites, or related manufacturing technologies. Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results. Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to collaborate successfully in a team environment. Total Compensation (Salary + Bonus)
Pay Range: $75,000-$140,000 Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Your Benefits: At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company. Please feel free to contact usYou can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application.

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