PCVD R&D Engineer – Specialty Fiber Preform Processes
Core
Drive PCVD process development, qualification, and scale-up for next-generation specialty optical fibers (Multi-Core, PANDA, reduced-diameter) at the Douvrin plant, focusing on product performance, process robustness, and manufacturing efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC R&D Engineer (Optical Fiber Manufacturing)
Builds
Specialty optical fiber preforms and fibers for Prysmian's international markets
Domain
Optical fiber manufacturing / Materials Science / Plasma processes
Required skills
PCVD process development, industrial R&D, glass processing, plasma processes, Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical analysis, root-cause analysis, equipment upgrades, metrology, technology transfer
Preferred skills
PhD in relevant field, Python/SQL/data analytics, knowledge of precision assembly or glass drilling, patent/publication experience
Technologies
PCVD, Python, SQL, statistical software
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for specialty fiber preforms; Execute experimental programs to improve process capability and quality; Lead process qualification and validation with cross-functional teams; Investigate process deviations and implement corrective actions; Support technology transfer to manufacturing; Contribute to innovation via patents and technical benchmarking
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC