Full-Time

Manufacturing NPI Engineer

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Anello Photonics

Anello Photonics

51-200 employees

Develops advanced inertial navigation sensors

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Defense

Mid, Senior

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Assembly
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related)
  • 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Product, Process, or NPI Engineering in manufacturing environment
  • Produce high quality documentation that is clearly understandable by internal and external personnel
  • Prior hands-on experience with assembly and test equipment and associated fixture design
  • Strong understanding and experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks)
  • Able to work independently and as a strong team player being detail-oriented, organized, and hands-on.
Responsibilities
  • Support the development of new products and drive design for manufacturing excellence.
  • Participate on a project team of engineers involved in the specification, design, development, assembly and test of product hardware.
  • Provide manufacturing input to mechanical design reviews. Design for DFx : DFC, DFQ, DFM, DFR, DFT.
  • Perform new product and sustaining engineering functions.
  • Provide training/mentorship to contract manufacturing personnel. Ensure that Manufacturing receives the required level of product training.
  • Improve manufacturing operations processes and actively enhance efficiency, consistency, cost avoidance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Approve and validate mechanical first articles.
  • Assist in early prototype testing and troubleshooting/debug to find root cause failures and drive back fixes to engineering or contract manufacturer.
  • Work in conformance with established manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • Perform value engineering and cost reduction activities.
  • Develop manufacturing process and best practice documentation.

ANELLO Photonics develops advanced inertial navigation sensors, with its main product being a Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope. This gyroscope uses a unique manufacturing process that integrates a silicon photonic circuit, allowing it to achieve the performance of traditional Fiber Optic Gyroscopes while being more cost-effective. The sensors are designed for industries that require precise navigation, such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial applications. ANELLO differentiates itself from competitors by offering high-quality sensors that are compact and versatile, making them accessible for a wider range of uses. The company's goal is to democratize access to high-performance navigation sensors, enabling various industries to utilize advanced technology without prohibitive costs.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$27.2M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for compact, cost-effective navigation solutions in agriculture and construction.
  • Partnership with GEODNET offers real-time centimeter-accurate positioning capabilities.
  • Maritime industry's adoption of advanced inertial navigation systems boosts Anello's market.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from Honeywell and Northrop Grumman in navigation technologies.
  • Rapid technological advancements in AI could outpace Anello's current capabilities.
  • Silicon photonics manufacturing may face supply chain vulnerabilities due to geopolitical tensions.

What makes Anello Photonics unique

  • Anello's SiPhOG™ offers high performance using standard silicon manufacturing techniques.
  • The company holds over 28 patents, with 44 pending, showcasing strong innovation.
  • Anello's AI-based sensor fusion engine enhances precision in GPS-denied environments.

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