- Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline AND technical science/engineering industrial experience or internship experience in a related fieldOR 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
- 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.
- 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. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect
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Fiber Fabrication R&D Technician or Technologist - Romsey, United Kingdom - Microsoft
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Overview
Microsoft Azure Fiber is driving the next optical fiber revolution. Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) technology is set to play a pivotal role in Azure's future Global Optical Network. With a focus on Hollow Core Fiber and Cable, Azure Fiber is preparing for exponential growth driven by continued Cloud success and new Artificial Intelligence (AI) demands, ensuring that every Microsoft customer can rely on our infrastructure for high-quality, secure, and reliable connectivity to all Microsoft services.
The Azure Fiber advanced R&D team is seeking dynamic candidates with a passion for innovation to work on the development and manufacturing of next-generation Hollow Core Fibers. Building on demonstrated technology, you will contribute to highly innovative, robust, and reliable upscaled processes for glass preform manufacturing and high-volume fiber drawing. You will join a focused team of R&D scientists and engineers and work in close cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, test, and production teams to successfully transfer products into volume manufacturing. The role will involve operating specialist manufacturing equipment and meeting agreed project targets and timelines. As such, the role will involve hands-on work in the world's first, fully dedicated Hollow Core fiber fabrication facility in Romsey, UK.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
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