Display Process Engineer

We are seeking a highly accomplished and motivated Optical Process Engineer to join the newly-founded Display Engineering China team. As a key member of our China team, you will play a critical role in productizing display modules and systems that are central to delivering transformative experiences in AR products. Your expertise will be focused on tackling complex display integration and assembly challenges, developing optic module assembly process and tools, lamination process and tools, novel adhesive material development, and maturing these new processes from concept to ramp. You will bridge the gap between proof-of-concept to mass production, ensuring seamless integration into our product lines.You will excel in collaborative environments, working effectively across cross-functional teams, including optic, metrology, opto-mechanics, operations, quality, GSM, and suppliers. A focus on execution, and clear and effective communication skills are essential to remove barriers and ensure seamless collaboration across teams. Your contributions will be critical to the success of our glass product lines, and we look forward to welcoming you to our China team.

• Develop and implement new optical processes and equipment for optic modules and display systems,in particular, 6-axis optical assembly and active optical alignment processes.
• Adhesive selection, surface preparation, dispense and cure process development and qualification for integration processes and high-precision active alignments
• Support and execute design reviews, tolerance analysis and FMEA reviews for process and equipment development
• Drive equipment development from DFM reviews thru implementing rigorous equipment FAT/SAT validation plans
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including requirement specifications (ERS), standard operating procedures (SOPs), measurement procedures (mSOP), calibration procedures, and work instructions.
• Lead and drive the execution of engineering builds on-site, identify build risks, drive Failure Analysis and corrective actions (FACA), and implement process, yield, reliability, and throughput improvements across multiple builds
• Identify and implement UPH improvement and cost-saving opportunities through process and equipment optimization.
• Lead process discussions in factories and serve as the process interface between multiple functions (Optics, metrology, reliability engineering, Tech Ops, etc).
• Efficiently collaborate with cross-functional teams, especially the teams in the USA on all aspects of product development

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Materials, Physics, Chemical or Optics Engineering or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in the development of assembly processes and equipments for display/optical imaging assemblies in consumer electronics devices
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, including design for manufacturability, prototyping, and production ramp-up in consumer electronics industry
• Experience with optical adhesive, structural adhesives, active alignment adhesives, related dispenser technologies and dispense and cure optimization
• Experience developing fully automated precision 6-axis alignment processes and equipment to optimize optical assemblies
• Experience setting up and implementing DOEs, data analysis, SPC control, Gauge R&R, root cause investigation, failure analysis, implement corrective action
• Knowledge of statistical methods and experience in data analysis with tools such as MATLAB, JMP
• Experience with common optical metrology instruments and measurement methods, such as interferometry, CMM, and OMM
• Experience directing product and process development efforts at China contract manufacturers
• Collaboration and Ambiguity: Proven experience to handle ambiguity and collaborate effectively with large cross-functional teams and multilayer supply chains.
• Proven experience in interpersonal skills for working across teams, including internal cross-functional engagements and external domestic/international vendor engagements.

• Experience in 3D modeling/2D drafting using NX, ProE, or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of display quality metrics, basic optical aberrations, and test equipment used to measure optical performance
• Experience managing particle contamination and implementing contamination control for micron-sized particles in cleanrooms and inside automation equipment
• Familiarity with Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance (STOP) analysis
• Experience developing active alignment equipment for light engines, camera modules, or similar
• Experienced in developing processes and equipment for AR/VR applications.
• Experience with optical coating technologies such as PVD or Sputter
• Experience with precision optical fabrication such as glass polishing, glass molding, and plastic lens molding
• Track-record of delivering high volume products to the market
• Skilled in evaluating and developing new technologies at external vendors.