Senior Optical Packaging Process Engineer

PsiQuantum • Palo Alto, CA

15h

About The Position

This role will focus on developing and optimizing high-precision optical packaging processes for photonic modules, with a strong emphasis on active alignment, process development, and NPI (New Product Introduction). The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience and technical knowledge of optical packaging or process optimization, and product reliability.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or above in Engineering, Physics or Material Science.
• 10+ years of experience with/at semiconductor company or supplier working on PIC packaging design, qualification & multi-chip assemblies.
• 5+ years of experience working with optical fibers, optical measurements.
• 5+ years of work experience with advanced semiconductor packaging OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test) and/or EOL vendors.
• 5+ years of experience with semiconductor company or supplier working on FAU / optical connector to chip attachment.
• Experience with fiber attach tooling & process/flow development and optical data analysis.
• Experience with FA and 8D failure resolution techniques.
• Experience with developing metrics for yield and quality management, including reliability and yield based on optical and mechanical performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize active alignment processes for high-precision optical components (fiber arrays, etc.).
• Lead process development and qualification for optical module packaging.
• Support NPI efforts, including DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFR (Design for Reliability), and transition to production.
• Design and execute experiments to characterize and optimize optical coupling efficiency, mechanical tolerances, and thermal performance.
• Drive root cause analysis of yield/reliability issues and implement robust corrective actions.
• Develop process documentation (PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions) and train technicians.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to select materials, tools, and automation solutions.
• Participate in equipment selection, installation, and qualification for process scaling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees