{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2697e4602f6de6ca2fa92733","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2697e4602f6de6ca2fa92733","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2697e4602f6de6ca2fa92733","title":"Process Development Engineer","description":"Attalon / Location Overview\n\nJoin Attalon’s Aerospace & Defense team in Murrieta, CA. We are a center of excellence for advanced optics and optical systems. We’re shaping the future of aerospace and defense through precision engineering and cutting-edge manufacturing processes. If you’re passionate about innovation and want to lead the development of world-class optical technologies, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.\n\nJob Details\n\nThe Process Development Engineer is responsible for providing operational engineering support across optical fabrication, optical metrology, and optical assembly areas. Contributes to process development activities including process improvement, troubleshooting, cycle-time reduction, process stability, and yield improvement. Supports project execution, technician development, and collaboration across engineering and production groups.\n\nPrimary Duties and Responsibilities\n\nDefine, optimize, and stabilize optical fabrication processes while collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and cross-functional engineering teams.\nServe as support for one or more optical manufacturing areas: optical metrology, opto-mechanical assembly, conventional optical fabrication, and single-point diamond turning.\nSupport engineering experiments, DOEs, and capability studies. Implement process improvements related to throughput, quality, and cost,\nAssist in continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield and cycle-time reduction.\nSupport root-cause analysis and corrective actions involving defects and process variability.\nParticipate and assist in prototype builds and process qualifications for new programs.\nInvestigate new equipment and fabrication technologies that can increase capability or reduce cost.\nAssist in NPI activities from early concept and feasibility through protype builds, process qualification, and full production release.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in engineering, physics, material science, or related field.\nMinimum 0-2 years of related experience in optics or related fields\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nFamiliarity in one or more of the following is preferred but not required:\nSingle-point diamond turning\nConventional optics fabrication\nOptical metrology (profilometry, interferometry)\nOpto-mechanical assembly\nDemonstrated capability to understand engineering issues through the entire lifecycle, ensuring thorough analysis and effective resolution.\nGood analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills\n\nFor California, the salary range for this position is $69,500 - $106,800 per year.\n\nPlease note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer Statement\n\nAttalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nExport Control Compliance\n\nThis role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.","company":"Attalon","rawCompany":"attalon","city":"Murrieta","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-20T09:49:56.356Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Development Engineer","description":"Attalon / Location Overview\n\nJoin Attalon’s Aerospace & Defense team in Murrieta, CA. We are a center of excellence for advanced optics and optical systems. We’re shaping the future of aerospace and defense through precision engineering and cutting-edge manufacturing processes. If you’re passionate about innovation and want to lead the development of world-class optical technologies, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.\n\nJob Details\n\nThe Process Development Engineer is responsible for providing operational engineering support across optical fabrication, optical metrology, and optical assembly areas. Contributes to process development activities including process improvement, troubleshooting, cycle-time reduction, process stability, and yield improvement. Supports project execution, technician development, and collaboration across engineering and production groups.\n\nPrimary Duties and Responsibilities\n\nDefine, optimize, and stabilize optical fabrication processes while collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and cross-functional engineering teams.\nServe as support for one or more optical manufacturing areas: optical metrology, opto-mechanical assembly, conventional optical fabrication, and single-point diamond turning.\nSupport engineering experiments, DOEs, and capability studies. Implement process improvements related to throughput, quality, and cost,\nAssist in continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield and cycle-time reduction.\nSupport root-cause analysis and corrective actions involving defects and process variability.\nParticipate and assist in prototype builds and process qualifications for new programs.\nInvestigate new equipment and fabrication technologies that can increase capability or reduce cost.\nAssist in NPI activities from early concept and feasibility through protype builds, process qualification, and full production release.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in engineering, physics, material science, or related field.\nMinimum 0-2 years of related experience in optics or related fields\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nFamiliarity in one or more of the following is preferred but not required:\nSingle-point diamond turning\nConventional optics fabrication\nOptical metrology (profilometry, interferometry)\nOpto-mechanical assembly\nDemonstrated capability to understand engineering issues through the entire lifecycle, ensuring thorough analysis and effective resolution.\nGood analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills\n\nFor California, the salary range for this position is $69,500 - $106,800 per year.\n\nPlease note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer Statement\n\nAttalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nExport Control Compliance\n\nThis role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. 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