Principal Optical Product Engineer
About The Position
The Optics PTE team takes world-class Silicon Photonics products, Optical light Engine, and DCI transceiver modules from early R&D/NPI to volume production. The team owns end-to-end manufacturing solution development and execution. NPI and Product engineering owner on optical module and/or light engine (NPO, CPO) products. Responsible to work with design, marketing, supply chain, quality, OSATs and CMs to develop end-to-end manufacturing and test solutions, qualify and release to production. Define, validate and release production flow and spec through prototype and pilot builds. Drive early DFM/PFMEA feedback discussions. Owns BOM release, alpha/beta/pilot stage product build, production bring up, yield improvement, troubleshooting, and manufacturing readiness. Partner with quality team on completing reliability de-risking and qualification. Continue to sustain production together with offshore manufacturing team and CMs after production release.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a related field; Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of industry experience in product engineering or product development for volume production, with a focus on Silicon photonics, optical transceiver modules, subassemblies.
- Strong experience in opto-electrical testing and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with assembly and packaging processes such as wire bonding, die attach, wafer packaging, active optical alignment.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior NPI/manufacturing experience in optical transceivers or other optoelectronic modules is a big plus.
Responsibilities
- NPI and Product engineering owner on optical module and/or light engine (NPO, CPO) products.
- Responsible to work with design, marketing, supply chain, quality, OSATs and CMs to develop end-to-end manufacturing and test solutions, qualify and release to production.
- Define, validate and release production flow and spec through prototype and pilot builds.
- Drive early DFM/PFMEA feedback discussions.
- Owns BOM release, alpha/beta/pilot stage product build, production bring up, yield improvement, troubleshooting, and manufacturing readiness.
- Partner with quality team on completing reliability de-risking and qualification.
- Continue to sustain production together with offshore manufacturing team and CMs after production release.
Benefits
- employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
- family support programs to help balance work and home life
- robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being
- recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
