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Principal Engineer, Silicon Photonics Assembly

Westlake Village, CA, USFull-time$168k–$249k2026-09-29 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Develop and qualify assembly technologies for silicon photonics and co-packaged optics (CPO) products, including optical engine and connector attach processes.

Role type

Principal Engineer, Silicon Photonics Assembly

Builds

Advanced assembly solutions for complex photonic and semiconductor products

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Silicon Photonics

Required skills

Advanced packaging, semiconductor assembly, process development, characterization, design of experiments (DOE), root-cause analysis, OSAT collaboration, cross-functional engineering leadership

Preferred skills

Optical module integration, co-packaged optics (CPO) experience

Technologies

Optical engines, connectors, assembly equipment, materials

Responsibilities

Develop and qualify assembly technologies for silicon photonics and CPO products; Lead process development, characterization, and DOE; Collaborate with OSATs, equipment suppliers, and material vendors; Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of assembly and reliability challenges; Provide technical leadership from early technology evaluation through prototype build and product qualification

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership