Product Engineer
Job Summary
The Product Engineer manages products throughout their entire lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through high-volume production. This role focuses on optimizing product performance, yield, quality, and reliability while driving cost-reduction initiatives. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and ensure successful product delivery.
Responsibilities
- Manage product lifecycle from NPI to mass production.
- Drive yield improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement CAPA.
- Lead cross-functional engineering collaboration.
Required Skills
- 3-10 years Product/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
- Statistical analysis (SPC, FMEA, DOE, 8D).
- Data analytics (JMP, Minitab, SQL, Python, MATLAB).
- Background in Photonics or Semiconductor industries.
Job Details
Product Ownership & Lifecycle Management
• Lead product activities from development, qualification, and NPI through high-volume manufacturing.
• Drive successful product ramp-up and manufacturing readiness.
• Monitor product health, performance, quality, and production metrics throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering changes and product transfer activities.
Yield & Continuous Improvement
• Analyze production data to identify yield loss mechanisms and process improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Utilize statistical and analytical tools to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Design, Process, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support customer technical inquiries and qualification requirements when required.
• Participate in design reviews and provide manufacturability, reliability, and product performance feedback.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve product robustness and production efficiency.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical, Photonics/Optical, Physics, Materials, or Semiconductor Engineering.
Experience
• 3–10 years of experience in Product, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Photonics, optical communications, semiconductor, or electronics experience is advantageous.
Technical Requirements
• Product lifecycle management (NPI to sustaining).
• Yield analysis and root cause problem solving.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC), FMEA, DOE, 8D, CAPA.
• Data analytics (Excel, JMP, Minitab, SQL, Python, or MATLAB).
• Expertise in Silicon Photonics, optical transceivers, or laser/photodetector modules is preferred.