Principal Optical Assembly Engineer
Core
Develop and optimize optical assembly processes for next-generation photonics products supporting scale-up and scale-out AI infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Optical Assembly Engineer (hands-on IC with technical leadership)
Builds
Robust assembly processes, lab capabilities, and high-yield optical assemblies for NPO and CPO products
Domain
Semiconductor/Photonics manufacturing for AI infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
optical assembly process development, active and passive fiber alignment, fiber attach, epoxy cure, process flow definition, quality control planning, lab build-out, equipment layout, tool qualification, safety protocols, equipment supplier partnership, optical adhesive and encapsulant qualification, yield improvement planning, statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis (Cpk), troubleshooting, manufacturing transfer, process documentation
Preferred skills
active alignment systems for photonic/optical device assembly, optical adhesives and encapsulants qualification, optical performance verification, failure analysis, high volume assembly tool building, safe operating practices for optical assembly environments
Technologies
CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe, UALink, COSMOS software, NPO, CPO
Responsibilities
Drive development and optimization of optical assembly processes including active and passive fiber alignment, fiber attach, and epoxy cure; Define and document process flows, work instructions, and quality control plans; Support build-out and scaling of optical assembly laboratory including equipment layout and tool qualification; Partner with equipment suppliers on development and qualification of high volume capable active alignment systems and dispensing/curing tools; Qualify optical adhesives and encapsulants with material vendors for optical performance, thermal, and mechanical requirements; Develop yield improvement plans and implement statistical process control (SPC) methods
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership