Semtech
Sr Manager, Photonics Quality Engineering
USA - Alhambra, CA · Senior
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$13,832 more — $143,832 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $143,832 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Reporting to the VP Quality Engineering & Technology, this person will be responsible for managing quality operations within the InP fabrication facility supporting laser and gain chip production for high-speed optical AI infrastructure applications.
- This position requires thorough understanding of III-V semiconductor processes, photonic device physics, and quality management practices in high-volume wafer manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Management Representative for ISO systems, coordinating cross-functional teams to maintain documentation, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management System certifications. (20%)
- Manage day-to-day quality operations across InP wafer fabrication including epitaxy (MOCVD/MBE) and wafer processing. Interface between fab operations and Engineering teams to drive yield improvement and quality enhancement initiatives. (20%)
- Lead inline and final inspection strategies for laser and gain chip products including LIV (Light-Current-Voltage), spectral performance, and optical power characterization. (10%)
- Manage Quality Continuous Improvement activities through data analysis, SPC monitoring, root cause identification and implementation of corrective and preventative actions across the Product Development Cycle. (10%)
- Participate and drive DFM, DFT, and FMEA activities within the engineering groups specific to photonic devices. (10%)
- Lead reliability qualification activities including HTOL, burn-in screening, and life-testing for laser devices meeting datacenter AI infrastructure requirements. (10%)
- Manage supplier quality for critical materials including InP substrates, precursor gases, and outsourced processes. (10%)
Requirements
- Solid knowledge of III-V semiconductor device physics with emphasis on InP-based photonic devices including edge-emitting lasers, VCSELs, SOAs, and modulators.
- Solid knowledge of wafer fabrication processes specific to III-V compounds including dry/wet etching, metallization, passivation, cleaving, and AR/HR coating technologies.
- 7+ years of demonstrated experience in quality engineering, product engineering, or process engineering within III-V semiconductor or photonics manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining ISO9001 and ISO14001 management systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with high-speed optical transceivers, datacenter interconnects, or coherent optical communication systems is highly desirable.
- Effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization, possessing a thorough written and verbal command of the English language.
- Advanced degree in applicable Engineering/Science field.
- Experience in III-V semiconductor fabrication, photonic device manufacturing and optical testing
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and analyze data using statistical concepts and tools (JMP, Minitab, Python/R)
- Familiarity with reliability standards for optical components (Telcordia GR-468, IEC standards)
Nice to have
- Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering or related degree.
Compensation
- A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000.
Company info
- We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.
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