Senior Electro-Optic Assembly Process Engineer

Psiquantum • Palo Alto, CA

435d • $150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Electro-Optic Assembly Process Engineer at PsiQuantum will lead the development and optimization of assembly processes for advanced electro-optic packages. This role is crucial for ensuring manufacturability and compliance with design rules, requiring close collaboration with various internal teams and external partners. The engineer will focus on enhancing process capabilities, conducting risk assessments, and driving continuous improvement to meet production and quality goals.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with assembly processes such as die attach, wire bonding, optical coupling, underfill, fiber attachment, substrate handling, and advanced material handling.
• Proficiency in process characterization, process monitoring, and statistical process control (SPC) and metrology development, including measurement capability analysis techniques.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA and risk mitigation methodologies.
• Familiarity with the interaction between assembly processes and PIC/EIC performance.
• Experience designing fixtures and handling tools for complex subassemblies.
• Strong skills in equipment specification, selection, and recipe development for assembly processes.
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for yield and quality improvements.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of experience; Master's degree with 3+ years; or a Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize assembly processes for electro-optic packages, ensuring DFM and adherence to design rules.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external OSATs to enhance assembly process capabilities and flexibility.
• Prepare detailed work instructions, perform process characterization, and define success criteria for assembly processes.
• Establish and maintain a defect library, defining specifications to mitigate assembly-related failures.
• Conduct PFMEA, identify key risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Develop and deploy process monitoring methodologies, including measurement capability analysis.
• Characterize the impact of assembly processes on PIC/EIC performance and optimize processes to enhance system reliability and yield.
• Influence design and BOM selection decisions based on process capabilities and reliability expectations.
• Coordinate material handling and fixturing tool designs to support complex subassembly assembly processes.
• Collaborate with operations and OSATs to align process improvements with production requirements.
• Partner with operations teams to define process equipment requirements, support selection and acquisition, and create process recipes.
• Train operations engineers and technicians to ensure smooth process transfer and readiness for production.
• Drive root cause analysis for yield loss and failures during manufacturing, qualification, or field use.
• Own and execute continuous improvement activities to enhance process performance, stability, and yield.

Benefits

• Equity options
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible working hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree