Metrology Engineer

Day to Day Responsibilities:

To lead, plan, and support work streams and tasks related to measurement and process engineering activities in Advanced Optics (AO) Fuzhou, including but not limited to:
•    Focus on measurement and inspection systems, methods, to:

o    Contribute to the establishment of new metrology as required; develop new gauge, equipment, algorithm, and software; migrate/transfer technologies from corporate R&D to production.
o    Support new product introduction (NPI). Determine or improvise appropriate metrology tools, fixtures, processing, and related integration flows. 
    To provide data to ensure processes are in control and capable to meet customer specifications and requirements. 
    Define requirements for equipment calibration, maintenance, and process flow integration of both metrology and processing tools.
•    Focus on process engineering activities in the production line, 
o    Provide leadership or support for startup of new equipment lines.
o    Understand process quality architecture internal/external risks, assure quality and repeatability of processes and products.
o    Prepare and update process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and measurement protocols, provide technical support and training to production staff on process and equipment operation.
o    Design experiments and analyze data to identify and implement improvements to the metrology systems or process. 
    Support process issue mitigation and improvement through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with other SMEs.
    Provide trend analysis of key metrics and implement response plans. Identify chronic issues and recommend corrective actions.
    Recommend/implement improvements to processes and equipment.
o    Lead and/or provide support for projects involving cost reduction, process optimization, and new products/processes.

Education & Experience

•    Required: BS/MS/PhD in electrical/mechanical/chemical engineering, optics, physics or equivalent scientific discipline. 
•    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engineering or technical role in a D&E or Engineering environment. Preference will be given to candidates in system development, optical metrology equipment, optical fabrication, and/or related manufacturing.

Required Skills

•    Self-motivated. Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly.
•    Knowledge of optics, basic optomechanical system design, optical inspection and test systems, as well as basic electrical systems.
•    Knowledgeable in analysis skill 
o    Demonstrated problem solving through troubleshooting or predictive guidance on product/process engineering.
o    Good mathematical skills including algorithm development in data/image processing and analysis. 
o    Skillful in at least one high-level programming such as MATLAB, or other commercial package for data/image analysis and processing, or equipment automation.   
o    Capable of making sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with balancing judgment on the practical boundaries or constraints. 
•    Well organized with interpersonal and communication skills to influence others. 
o    Good presentation skills. 
o    Good communication skills in English and Chinese.
o    Demonstrated executing project start-up. 
o    Swift judgement and action under ambiguity and related risk. 
•    Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Desired Skills

•    Working knowledge of metrology equipment used to measure and inspect glass
•    Experience with computer-based measurement or automation equipment setup and support
•    Experience with Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Measurement Uncertainty Analysis
•    Experience with optical manufacturing, including assembly process & device testing
•    Experience in manufacturing environment
•    Experience in process engineering
•    Working knowledge of Matlab, Minitab, or other mathematical/statistical analysis tools
•    Six Sigma Green Belt or DMAIC project experience

Soft Skills                                                
•    Confident at interacting and communicating across varying groups and management levels. 
•    Able to lead and work in a team environment to solve problems and drive progress. 
•    Able to lead project teams or provide technical leadership in a larger program. 
•    Confident presentation skills – ability to tailor message to the audience. 
•    Good schedule and time management.