Process Development Engineer

Non-CA Pay Range (Annual):$97,000.00 - $180,200.00At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.Infinera also offers paid leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), ESPP,life, and disability insurance and toeligible employees.Infinera is a global supplier of innovative networking solutions. Our customers include the leading service providers, data center operators, internet content providers (ICPs), cable operators, enterprises, and government agencies worldwide, including 9 of the top 10 Tier 1 service providers and 6 of the top 7 ICPs. We design, develop, and deliver hardware and software for fiber-based connectivity solutions that span access, aggregation, metro, long haul, and submarine networks. Our industry-leading, trendsetting edge-to-core solutions provide the foundation for many of the world’s largest and most demanding networks that generate billions in service revenue for our customers.Job DescriptionThe Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing new and/or expanding current assembly process platforms and transferring them to manufacturing.  He or she must be a multitasking team player and able to interface with multiple engineering groups.  The person should have hands-on experience with process development and be well versed in mechanical engineering or materials science as well as with automated equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.  He or she should be adept in automated equipment, such as but not limited to, optical device alignment, flip chip assembly, thermocompression bonding, flex circuit interconnect technologies such as µ-flex, or pick and place machines with adhesive dispensing capability; Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), innovative data reduction, and statistical analysis.  Experience working in a clean room environment is a plus.  Candidate must be able to precisely document and communicate assembly process details for successful transfer of assigned processes to manufacturing. ResponsibilitiesDevelop, characterize, and qualify manufacturing processes from concept through development and transfer to manufacturing, including specifying and procuring required equipment, process flow, process development/verification, and qualification planDesign, execute, and analyze experiments through DOE and statistical techniquesDesign tooling and fixturing to enable assigned processes; manufacture of said tooling in on-site machine shop a plusSet up and conduct process checks and complete process documentation for assigned processes to be successfully transitioned from Development into ManufacturingLead and perform Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) techniques as part of process characterization and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) plansTrain technicians and oversee equipment calibration and maintenance schedulingDevelop all required documentation for processes that transfer to manufacturingRequirementsMS degree in Engineering, 0-5+ years of experienceDemonstrated ability to initiate, prioritize, and drive projects to completionAbility to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and results to both highly technical and non-technical co-workersAbility to function independently as well as in a team environmentHands-on experience with optoelectronic module assembly processes including optical device alignment, flex circuit interconnect, vacuum solder chambers, hot bar solder equipment, flip chip processing, pick and place, adhesive dispenseAbility to work in a clean room environment, as requiredProven experience in design and process development functionsHighly motivated, team player adept at working and meeting goals cross-functionallyExperience in high volume manufacturing a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skills combined with a high attention to detailAbility to use CAD tools such as Creo and/or SolidWorksWorking knowledge of mechanical drawings and dimensional tolerancesUnderstanding of optics is a plusMaintain a clean and safe working environment#LI-JP1Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.