Optical Packaging & Assembly Engineer

Develop and implement optical packaging and assembly processes for integrated photonic devices, including high-precision active alignment to achieve optimal coupling efficiency and long-term stability

Design, validate, and optimize alignment methods and tooling to improve accuracy, throughput, and repeatability

Establish validation plans and characterize optical performance under relevant operating conditions

Define scalable workflows, SOPs, and process controls to ensure consistent manufacturing outcomes

Support New Product Introduction by partnering with design, device, test, and manufacturing teams to apply Design for Excellence methodologies like Design for Manufacturability, Design for Test, and Design for Reliability early in the development cycle.

Develop assembly stations integrating precision motion, optical metrology, and environmental control

Analyze assembly, process, and test data to identify yield drivers, root causes, failure mechanisms, and opportunities for improved throughput, repeatability, and stability.

Collaborate across teams to develop robust, manufacturable packaging solutions

Define qualification criteria and acceptance standards to support product release

PhD or Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, packaging engineering, electrical engineering, or other relevant discipline

Knowledge of and hands-on-experience with integrated photonics and optics

3+ years of experience with photonic integrated circuit, semiconductor, optoelectronic, fiber optic, or related packaging design & qualification

Working experience in new product introduction

Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Good organization, problem solving skills.

Strong attention to detail