Optical Application Engineer Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Composing the core of a brighter world

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Our mission is simple and bold:to build brighter, more connected communities through cuttingedge optical technologies.

Senior Developer, Manufacturing Applications

Norcross, GA

Position Summary

Working within the IT organization, the successful candidate will focus on supporting the shop floor applications which enable Lightera digital manufacturing capabilities. Operating in a complex, fast-paced environment requires a strong understanding of how the business process, manufacturing process and IT systems interact. The candidate will be expected to gather and assess the requirements, design, develop and support multiple native and 3rd party applications. The successful candidate will be a member of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) group based out of Norcross, GA. Occasional travel (domestic and international) may be required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of focused experience on delivering manufacturing shop floor solutions using current generation Industry 4.0 shop floor technologies:
• Ignition (Perspective/Vision)
• Unified Name Space (UNS with MQTT)
• MES/SCADA platforms (Fuuz, Kanoa, Sepasoft...)

• Demonstrated ability to translate business demands into structured software requirement and design documents. Including typical MES requirements associated with capabilities such as:
  • OEE, Production Tracking, Quality, Traceability and Genealogy

• Exposure to Oracle and/or MS SQL databases and the associated development platforms
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and as part of a team, while doing application development
• Demonstrated understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, waterfall...), the tools associated with each, along with the tradeoffs. Plus associated Source Code control technologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Microsoft .NET Framework, MS Visual Studio 2022 or greater and the associated software languages (ASP.NET, C++ and C#.NET). Plus Python/Jython & JAVA

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years exposure to multiple MES platforms and associated technologies
• 10+ years exposure to manufacturing application development, continuous improvement, and support for 24x7 global production environments.
• Experience working with and guiding external system integrators and 3rd party solution providers
• Professional experience with external system integration challenges (ERP, Quality, Maintenance, HR...) as part of an overall shop floor solution
• Ability to articulate the ISA95 model, the associated data flow architecture, and how that model applies to manufacturing within an Industry 4.0 standard
• Significant exposure to current generation data models, tools and systems. Including conceptual understanding of UNS (Unified Name Space), data flow and data architecture options.
• Significant experience with shop floor data technologies such as MQTT, Snowflake, Kafka, OPC UA along with various SCADA systems, PLCs and historians
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence tools and technologies such as Claude, ChatGPT...
• Exposure to multiple programming languages, Web Development Methodologies (MVC, Razor, REST/SOAP and JSON), plus ERP systems (SAP & JDE) would be an added advantage

General Expectations

• Demonstrate effective communication (verbal, written) skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information.
• Strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
• Conform to all aspects of Lightera's "Standards of Conduct".
• Serve as a role model for safe work practices and behaviors.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.

About Lightera

Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.

Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.

Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.