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Microsoft Fiber Fabrication R&D Engineer 
United Kingdom, England, Test Valley 
230242561

11.06.2024

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering subject area (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Optical or other Engineering) AND technical science/engineering industrial experience or internship experience in a related field
    • OR MSc/MEng (or equivalent) degree in one of the above disciplines
    • OR equivalent technical experience in science/engineering in an industrial setting
  • Previous experience of manufacturing R&D in photonics, semiconductors, sensing technologies or related area
  • Demonstrated proficiency in innovative development of manufacturing processes, preferably of optical fibers or optical planar waveguides
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and understand the underlying science in complex multi-step fabrication processes

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
    • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a related subject
  • Previous experience of optical fiber manufacturing processes/equipment
  • Knowledge of cleanroom working environments and disciplines
  • Experience in the operation and use of high value capital equipment
  • Practical knowledge of optical fibers and their properties
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
  • Have direct responsibility for the design and demonstration of new Hollow Core fiber fabrication processes.
  • Research novel, reliable and scalable manufacturing methods for optical fiber preforms and hollow core optical fibers and validate them with minimal guidance. Provide recommendations to project team members as to which approaches are most successful.
  • Operate state-of-the-art optical fiber manufacturing equipment in a safety conscious and quality focused environment.
  • Collaborate with equipment suppliers on the development of new, improved equipment and apparatus. May be required to travel to suppliers for factory acceptance tests and to create reports and recommendations.
  • Use data, statistical and root cause analyses to identify complex problems or flaws that may affect a novel process. Identify possible solutions and bring them to the attention of other R&D engineers or team leaders.
  • Follow established procedures to create detailed reports, operating procedures, and process control requirements, in support of technology transfer to engineering and production teams.
  • Contribute in first person, and visibly support, the establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment.