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I am representing a global manufacturing organization that plays a critical role in optical fiber and connectivity technologies, supporting the backbone of data centers, telecommunications networks, and advanced industrial systems. Backed by a larger international presence, this group brings together strong engineering depth, disciplined processes, and a long-term approach to growth.

As they continue to invest in their operations, we are seeking a Process Design Engineer to step into a highly impactful part of the business.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a role that has historically been owned by a highly experienced, high-impact individual. Over time, that responsibility is being thoughtfully expanded, creating the need for someone who can come in, learn the systems, and ultimately take ownership of a key portion of the process.

At the center of this role is optical measurement and analysis. You will be responsible for specialized laser-based equipment used to evaluate and validate product performance. This includes overseeing maintenance, tuning, and overall performance of the equipment from both an electrical and controls perspective. The equipment itself is highly specialized, with roots in Photon Kinetics systems, and plays a direct role in how product quality is defined and controlled.

This is not a passive engineering role. It is hands on. You will be in the lab, in the shop, working alongside engineers and operations to understand how the product behaves and how the process needs to respond. The person in this role becomes deeply embedded in how the product is measured and ultimately becomes a subject matter expert in that space.

Data is a major component. You will own and manage data feedback systems, ensuring that information flows properly across the organization. Building, refining, and maintaining systems that capture, analyze, and report data is critical. This is not just about collecting data, but about creating meaningful feedback loops that drive process improvement and product quality.

From a design standpoint, you will support core rod and preform design, working to align material properties and optimize outcomes across the VAD and OVD processes. This includes working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, using data and modeling to drive decisions, and continuously improving yield and performance.

Programming plays a role here as well. You will need the ability to build and adapt systems, working across languages and tools to support data systems, equipment interfaces, and process optimization. This is not about light scripting. It is about understanding how systems connect and building what is needed to support the process.

The right background includes electrical engineering, physics, or a related discipline, with a strong understanding of optics and how light interacts with materials. Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is important, especially in roles that combine equipment, data, and process ownership.

This role will likely report into engineering leadership and work closely with both process and controls teams. The environment is collaborative but expects independence. You are given direction, but you are also expected to figure things out, build systems, and take ownership.

There is a long-term mindset here. The goal is not to bring someone in for a short-term fix. The goal is to develop someone who will grow into the role, build expertise, and become a key part of the organization over time. The learning curve is real, and it takes a few years to fully understand the systems, but that investment is matched by the opportunity to own something meaningful.

If you are someone who wants to be hands on, work closely with equipment and data, and build deep expertise in a highly specialized process, this is the kind of role where you can do that and stay long enough to see the impact.