Principal Optical Product Engineer
Core
Own end-to-end manufacturing solution development and execution for Silicon Photonics products, Optical light Engine, and DCI transceiver modules from early R&D/NPI to volume production.
Role type
Principal Optical Product Engineer (NPI/Manufacturing)
Builds
Optical module and/or light engine (NPO, CPO) products for data infrastructure
Domain
Semiconductor / Silicon Photonics / Optical Transceivers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Silicon photonics, optical transceiver modules, subassemblies, opto-electrical testing and troubleshooting, wire bonding, die attach, wafer packaging, active optical alignment
Preferred skills
NPI/manufacturing experience in optical transceivers or other optoelectronic modules
Technologies
Silicon Photonics, NPO, CPO
Responsibilities
Define, validate and release production flow and spec through prototype and pilot builds; Drive early DFM/PFMEA feedback discussions; Own 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; Sustain production together with offshore manufacturing team and CMs after production release.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship