PsiQuantum

PsiQuantum

Associate Optical Packaging Engineer

Milpitas, California, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$120kDetected 2 days ago
PythonMATLABAlgorithmsData AnalysisExcelEMI/EMCResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingFiber Optics

About the role

  • We are seeking a highly motivated Optical Packaging Associate Engineer help drive our hands-on engineering validations build & process development.
  • The Associate Engineer will build fiber-coupled optical packages with photonic chips and work closely with the optical packaging and operations teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support hand-on manufacturing of of fiber-to-chip packaged chip assemblies.
  • Support the development, optimization, and validation of optical packaging and active alignment processes for photonic components and fiber attach assemblies.
  • Support NPI (New Product Introduction) activities by contributing to process development, documentation, and production readiness.
  • Help develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, process flows, and control plans.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, test, and reliability engineering.
  • Support equipment setup, calibration, qualification, and maintenance activities for optical assembly processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor packaging, photonics, optics, or advanced manufacturing environments (internships and research experience may be considered).
  • Hands-on laboratory or manufacturing experience with precision assemblies and metrology tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
  • Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, MATLAB, or Python is beneficial.
  • Basic understanding of optical alignment, fiber optics, and optical measurement techniques.
  • Exposure to semiconductor assembly, precision alignment systems, or automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering teams.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with photonic integrated circuit (PIC) packaging or optical module assembly is a plus.
  • Understanding of statistical process control (SPC), DOE, or basic yield analysis concepts is a plus.

Compensation

  • $85,000 - $120,000 USD
  • Bay Area Pay Range
  • $115,000 - $130,000 USD
  • The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary.
  • U.S. Base Pay Range

Benefits

  • Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits.

Company info

  • We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
  • Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package.
  • PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process.

Visa & Work Authorization

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