Display Process Equipment Engineer

We are seeking a highly accomplished and motivated Optical Process Equipment 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 with 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, qualify, and implement equipment for optic modules and display systems,in particular, 6-axis optical assembly and active optical alignment equipment.
• Specify, integrate, and qualify in-tool adhesive dispense, cure, calibration, and verification systems in high-volume equipment
• Support and execute design reviews, tolerance analysis and FMEA reviews for complex precision automated equipment
• Drive equipment development from DFM reviews thru implementing rigorous equipment FAT and SAT validation plans
• Develop and maintain equipment and supporting documentation, including requirement specifications (ERS), Statements of Work (SOW), calibration procedures, and maintenance procedures.
• Lead and drive the execution of equipment development and bring-up on-site, identify risks, drive Failure Analysis and corrective actions (FACA), and implement, yield, reliability, throughput, and up-time improvements across multiple builds
• Identify and implement UPH improvement and cost-saving opportunities through design, process, and equipment optimization.
• Lead process discussions in factories and serve as the equipment 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, Electrical, Materials, Physics, 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, surface preparation, 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
• Experience specifying and calibrating 2D and 3D optical metrology instruments and measurement methods, such as white light interferometry, confocal sensors, machine vision, etc.
• Experience managing particle contamination and implementing contamination control for micron-sized particles in cleanrooms and inside automation equipment
• Experience directing equipment development efforts at China equipment manufacturers
• Collaboration and Ambiguity: Proven skillset to handle ambiguity and collaborate effectively with large cross-functional teams and multilayer supply chains.
• 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
• Familiarity with minimizing equipment vibration through simulation, measurement, analysis and control
• Experience developing active alignment equipment for light engines, camera modules, or similar
• Experience in developing processes and equipment for AR/VR applications
• Experience with precision optical assembly such as glass bonding, collimator lens assembly, and film lamination
• Track-record of delivering high volume products to the market
• Skilled in evaluating and developing new technologies at external vendors