Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical / Optical Test Focus

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Billerica, Massachusetts, located in the greater Boston area, designs and manufactures advanced photonics products based on MEMS and micro-scale optical devices. Our technology enables high-performance, compact, and cost-effective solutions across a wide range of applications.

This site develops and manufactures Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) products-laser-based imaging systems that have transformed ophthalmic care and enabled impactful advances in cardiology, dermatology, oncology, gastroenterology, and other medical specialties.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong Optoelectronic Test background to play a critical role in supporting new technology introduction, manufacturing test development, and continuous improvement for our next-generation optical engine products.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and optimize manufacturing test processes for electro-optical subcomponents and optical module assemblies.
• Design, validate, and support test setups using oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers (OSAs), optical power meters, and related instrumentation.
• Analyze test data to assess module performance, yield, and reliability, and drive data-based process improvements.
• Specify test equipment, fixtures, tooling, and software needed to meet product performance and manufacturing requirements.
• Support software-driven testing, including automated or semi-automated test sequences, data logging, and analysis.
• Investigate manufacturing and test failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions and process controls.
• Perform and support failure analysis of optical modules and subcomponents in collaboration with R&D and Quality teams.
• Write clear work instructions and train manufacturing operators and technicians on test procedures and equipment.
• Lead and report progress on continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, throughput, and test robustness.
• Support transfer of new products from R&D into manufacturing, ensuring test coverage, repeatability, and alignment with released products.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to meet production goals while maintaining safety and product quality.
• Promote a safe work environment by identifying and addressing near-misses and test-related hazards.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, test, or process engineering role within an electro-optical or photonics environment.
• Hands-on experience with electro-optical test equipment, such as:
  
  
  
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    • Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs)
    • Oscilloscopes
    • Optical power meters
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret test data and identify performance trends.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical, optical, or opto-electronic systems.
• Familiarity with software-driven or automated testing (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar) is preferred.
• Experience applying Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Self-directed, highly motivated engineer able to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across functions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $93,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience

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Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas

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