Process Engineer III – Optical Device Assembly

## Process Engineer – Optical Device Assembly

We are seeking a Process Engineer with 1–5 years of experience to support the development, integration, and scaling of optical and opto‑mechanical assembly processes. This role focuses on process development, experimentation, and manufacturing readiness for camera, display, and photonic modules. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, data‑driven, and experienced in precision assembly and laser‑based manufacturing processes.

### Key Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and mature assembly and integration processes for optical and opto‑mechanical devices
• Serve as process or integration owner for camera, display, or photonic modules
• Develop metrology methods for process monitoring and continuous improvement
• Design, execute, and analyze complex process engineering experiments within safety guidelines
• Collect, analyze, and report data to support process optimization and yield improvement
• Characterize hardware and define methods to evaluate complex systems across multiple products
• Generate internal and external documentation, including process specifications, technical reports, and presentations
• Plan and execute process engineering projects from concept through manufacturing readiness
• Develop processes that meet customer and product specifications
• Interface with customers to resolve complex process engineering and manufacturing issues
• Design and implement new technologies, products, and analytical instrumentation
• Identify, evaluate, and collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and contract manufacturers

### Required Qualifications

• 1–5 years of relevant industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• Hands‑on experience in assembly or manufacturing process development
• Strong understanding of process ownership and integration
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Python, JMP, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Gage R&R and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Experience setting up, qualifying, and optimizing new equipment and processes

### Preferred Experience (One or More of the Following)

• Electronics, camera, display, or photonic assembly experience (CE assembly)
• Experience in Laser processing
• Manufacturing automation environments
• Glass industry experience
• Dispensing and bonding processes, including adhesive selection and application
• Laser machining (cutting, marking, engraving, gluing, dispensing)
• Understanding of optical lens stacking, alignment, and bonding
• Experience owning a module‑level assembly process
• Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs)
• Opto‑mechanical assembly experience
• Familiarity with:
• Dispensing systems
• Optical inspection
• Die bonding
• Micro‑ and nano‑scale manufacturing

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

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### Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.