Mechanical Design Engineer

Composing the core of a brighter world

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

Design Engineer: Implement safe and cost-effective mechanical design solutions into the glass manufacturing processes of VAD and OVD. Design of new equipment, including material handling, and modifications to existing equipment used by operations to meet daily production requirements and drive continuous improvement.

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  
  

Minimum Experience Required

• Manufacturing or industrial experience of 5 years
  
  

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

• Mechatronics knowledge and experience
• MS degree Mechanical engineering
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Implement mechanical design solutions into the Norcross VAD and OVD manufacturing processes to support safe, quality oriented and efficient operations
• Design new equipment, including material handling, and modifications of existing equipment used in the glass making processes
• Work efficiently with maintenance / trades organization
• Lead small to medium technical projects through all phases; from conceptualization, to cost analysis, to equipment design and construction, to final prove-in
• Provide timely, collaborative support within the operations, maintenance, engineering organizations which meet production KPI and OI impact requirements
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience with Solidworks software modeling and detailing
• Familiarity with GD&T tolerancing
• Familiarity with machine shop fabricating equipment
• Experience designing and building equipment
• Experience designing dynamic systems
• Proven creative/innovative mindset and effective problem-solving ability in order to work as a team player
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and chemical systems in industrial applications and integration
• Hands-on manufacturing and industrial experience
• Capable of leading small to medium scale, complex, cross functional technical projects
• Capable of collaborating within different parts of the organization, including R&D, Sales, and Marketing
• Highly adaptable to a broad set of technical areas
• Innovative, creative, large picture mentality, cooperative, knowledge driven, self-starter
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to work with a diverse team of technical and non-technical staff
• Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills
  
  

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal at https://lightera.com/about-us/.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.