CareerPlan

Optical-Electronic Packaging Engineer

USA - CA - San Jose (Ridder)Full-time$135k2026-07-29 → 2026-11-14

Core

Design and develop mechanical packaging solutions for high-speed optical modules used in AI and data center interconnect systems.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical packaging engineer (optical modules)

Builds

High-density, high-power optical modules for AI and data center applications

Domain

Semiconductor/Photonics industry, optical interconnects

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical design, thermal simulation (FEA), GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, high-density packaging design, DFM/DFA, CAD/FEA tools proficiency

Preferred skills

Optoelectronic product development, data analysis tools, basic scripting/programming

Technologies

SolidWorks, FloTHERM, JMP, VB, C, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Define mechanical package solutions from concept to production ramp, develop 3D CAD models and engineering documentation, perform thermal and mechanical stress analysis, design fixtures and test infrastructure, collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical direction and mentorship for senior roles

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership