Job Description

APPLICATIONS ENGINEER – HICKORY, NC SUMMARY:

• Develops innovative early-stage processes for automation utilizing laser or other technologies to deploy into manufacturing
• Able to develop processes that utilize new alternative technologies
• Applies light / material interaction properties (for laser applications) and physics to select the correct tools to create a process that delivers a product that meets required specifications
• Works within a diverse technical group to understand requirements and convey process concepts.
• Contributes to the development of new principles and concept
• Develops processes with line of sight to integration / automation
• Works with mechanical and controls engineers to integrate newly developed processes

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Has a broad understanding of laser platforms and application
• Has some understanding of mechanical systems and process integration
• Has had coursework or experience in optical systems
• Can contribute to a technically diverse team
• Has good communication skills
• Has a willingness to learn new technologies
• Possesses Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point skill
• BS or higher required
• Minimum experience: 3+ years

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience integrating processes into automated equipmen
• Optical modeling experience (ex. Zemax)
• Background in material properties
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable assemblies
• Prior experience developing laser processes
• Prior experience developing high precision processes
• Experience with various optical metrology systems like interferometers, vision systems, etc.
• Experience using statistical software to guide process development
• Master's degree in engineering or physics