Product Engineer

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Product Engineering

• Act as first line failure analysis and develop fault-finding algorithms for CM engineers
• Work with R&D and NPI team to define production requirements and specifications in terms of process and test
• Work with the combined team to develop and deliver training programs for CM operators and engineers
• Work with the combined team to develop and maintain process and assembly tools in manufacture
• Manage and track product yield according to targets, and track performance to plan
• Work with Test Engineering to create and manage automated analysis tools and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• BOM management of the products in mass production
• Monitor field RMA / RCA, report and drive process changes to address
• Ensure device failure mode with significant failure rate are RCA
• Monitor capacity vs forecast
• Monitor test station HW- PM, spare requirement, upgrade
• Drive ‘minor’ ECO / PCN- process change, component, Cost Reduction
• Work with our manufacturing partner in regular supplier non-conformance issues
• Propose and lead process improvement activities and bring up/install of expansion capital
• Identify component second source with our CM support
• Coordinate the qualification activities for 2nd sourcing bring up
• Procurement spec verification/alignment
• Review and update PFMEA
• Interface with remote design teams and Application Engineering teams

Required Qualifications

This position requires a candidate with a strong, demonstrated record in the development and manufacture of advanced optoelectronic modules and devices in a telecom or Datacom environment. 

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and 5+ years product experience in the design, manufacture or test of optoelectronic products
• Solid understanding of the principles and theory of optical devices such as lasers, modulators, detectors, optical sub-assemblies and transceivers
• Knowledge and experience of the production processes related to the manufacture of Transceiver
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management
• Demonstrated track record of launching complex optoelectronic module products to market
• Problem solving and the ability to solve technical issues in a high-pressure environment and resolve issues locally and remotely
• Experience interacting with multi-functional, multi-locational teams
• Good written and oral communication skills (English and Thai)
• Strong computer and analytical skills, including database management and data analysis tools

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