Component Engineer (Optical Suppliers & Transceivers) - Hybrid
Required skills
5+ years of relevant experience in optics, specifically in opto-electronics or optical materials. Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a similar field. Demonstrated understanding of design, working principles, physics, and failure modes of optical sub-assemblies (e.g. TOSA/ROSA, tunable lasers). Proven experience in reliability engineering, quality metrics, and resolving design/manufacturing reliability issues. Demonstrated ability to work within a cross-functional environment and manage external suppliers
Preferred skills
Ability to troubleshoot optical device reliability and assembly process issues. Experience in 8D or model-based problem solving. Knowledge of statistical process control and facility with data analysis. Proficiency in optical component and semiconductor failure analysis techniques. Strong communication, project management, and influencing skills
Technologies
Wavelength line management (WLM), optical transceivers, optical modules, optical transport product qualification, module assembly, optical sub-modules/daughter cards
Responsibilities
Assess, develop, and qualify suppliers and technologies for wavelength line management (WLM) and optical transceivers. Conduct technical assessments of optical suppliers, including next-generation technologies, material systems, packaging solutions, and quality/reliability. Perform design and process reviews and audits to ensure design robustness, quality, and manufacturing readiness. Own the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of optical sub-modules/daughter cards and optical transceivers from design phase to end-of-life. Assess business-impacting issues and drive product/component failure analysis, containment, and corrective actions
Seniority
Senior
Domain
Optical engineering, optical transceivers, optical transport, supplier management, reliability engineering
