Microsoft Fiber Fabrication R&D Technician Technologist 

United Kingdom, England, Test Valley 

542235281

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline AND technical science/engineering industrial experience or internship experience in a related field
  • OR equivalent technical experience in an industrial setting
• Previous experience of manufacturing R&D in photonics, semiconductors, sensing technologies or related area
• Demonstrated proficiency in development of manufacturing processes, preferably of optical fibers or optical planar waveguides

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
• Knowledge of optical fibers and their properties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Implements and tracks R&D project plans, under guidance from other engineers.
• Researches novel, reliable and scalable manufacturing methods for optical fiber preforms and hollow core optical fibers and seeks to validate them. Provides recommendations to project team members as to which approaches are most successful.
• Operates state-of-the-art optical fiber manufacturing equipment in a safety conscious and quality focused environment.
• Uses data and statistical analysis to identify problems or flaws that may affect a novel process. Identifies possible solutions and bring them to the attention of other R&D engineers or team leaders.
• Follows established procedures to create detailed reports, operating procedures, and process control requirements, in support of technology transfer to engineering and production teams.
• Communicates project progress/status within the project team (e.g., to customers and partners) and escalates issues as necessary.