Lightera · 4 days ago
R&D Engineer
Somerset, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLightera is a company with a long-standing history in optical innovations and solutions. They are seeking an R&D Engineer to join their corporate R&D facility in Somerset, NJ, focusing on the development of high power fiber laser technologies and innovative optical components.
Responsibilities
Conduct research, propose experiments, and analyze data to validate hypotheses and improve understanding, particularly for troubleshooting performance and quality as well as equipment and materials issues related to high power fiber lasers and telecommunications components
Innovate the next generation of optical component technology to improve performance and manufacturing processes
Interface with teams developing fiber laser components such as optical fibers, fiber Bragg gratings, and fiber coatings to ensure complete design solutions for fiber laser systems
Characterize glass, fibers, and coatings, and devise methods to identify and solve technical problems
Assist in establishing and executing an R&D program to support Lightera manufacturing sites, and provide input to the long-term technology roadmap
Provide technical support to the marketing and sales team and assist in understanding new business opportunities
Perform other related duties as required by management
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Optics, Physics, Physical Chemistry, or related field
Experience in handling, characterizing and performing data analysis on optical fibers
Experience with high-power fiber lasers and components such as pump and pump-signal combiners and fiber Bragg gratings, is highly desired
Expertise in material properties of glass and polymers, mechanical design, and fabrication techniques is highly desired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, preferably as demonstrated by past publications or presentations
Demonstrated ability to innovate in a high technology field
Coursework and/or experience in photonics and optics
Lab automation and computer skills
Ability to understand and perform numerical simulation
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work effectively with minimal supervision
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
Conform to all aspects of Lightera's 'Standards of Conduct'
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Tuition reimbursement
Matching 401(k) plan
Company
Lightera
Lightera was created through the integration of Furukawa Electric Group’s optical fiber business units, including the Fiber Cable Division in Japan, OFS LLC, and Furukawa Electric LATAM S.A.
Founded in 2025
5001-10000 employees
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