Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Photonics Manufacturing & NPI
Core
Lead manufacturing process development for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), fiber optic assemblies, electro-optical systems, and cryogenic hardware from R&D through high-volume manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Photonics & NPI)
Builds
Scalable manufacturing processes for photonic hardware and subassemblies for quantum computing platforms
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Silicon Photonics / Quantum Computing
Required skills
Precision optical assembly, Fiber optic manufacturing (stripping, cleaving, splicing, routing, connectorization), Cleanroom operations, New Product Introduction (NPI), Process development & optimization, Tooling & fixture design, Manufacturing documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC), Contract Manufacturing transfer, Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
Preferred skills
Silicon photonics, Quantum technologies, Optical communications, Semiconductor manufacturing, Automated optical inspection, Cryogenic/vacuum hardware, Lean Manufacturing (5S), ISO 9001/AS9100
Technologies
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Fiber optic assemblies, Electro-optical systems, Cryogenic hardware, Fusion splicers, Optical inspection equipment
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing process development for PIC-based hardware from R&D to scale-up; Serve as Manufacturing Engineering lead during NPI; Develop scalable methods for precision photonic hardware and cryogenic assembly; Design and optimize tooling, fixtures, and specialized assembly equipment; Establish workstations, calibration, and preventive maintenance schedules; Drive 5S and visual management initiatives; Develop manufacturing documentation including work instructions and process validation; Support production troubleshooting and root cause analysis; Prepare manufacturing processes for transfer to Contract Manufacturing partners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC