Equipment Engineer (Active Alignment Machine)
Core
Develop, qualify, and support active alignment machines for optical components (FAU, lens, isolator, PIC chips) to enable chip-to-chip optical interconnects and scalable photonic engines.
Role type
Senior IC equipment engineer (active alignment)
Builds
Active alignment machines for optical interconnects and photonic engines
Domain
Photonics / Optical Engineering / AI Supercomputing Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Active alignment machine design, assembly, and testing; FAU-PIC alignment expertise; coupling efficiency optimization; equipment qualification procedures; supplier selection and management; mechanical design; circuit schematic interpretation; optical simulation
Preferred skills
Experience with NPI and mass production line support; risk analysis and mitigation planning
Technologies
Solidworks, MPO connectors, laser sources, power meters, stages, controllers, UV epoxy, UPH
Responsibilities
Identify, develop, and qualify FAU-PIC equipment suppliers worldwide; Lead co-design and qualification of machines with suppliers; Support active alignment processes in mass production, NPI, and R&D labs; Engage with package production teams during process development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
