Silicon Photonics / Optical Packaging Engineer

$121,900 - $214,500/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Si Photonics & Optical Packaging Engineer will play a crucial role in developing high-efficiency optical I/O module architectures and packaging solutions for silicon photonics technology. This position involves leading the technology development for Si photonics packaging, collaborating with multi-functional teams, and optimizing designs for performance, reliability, yield, and cost. The engineer will also be responsible for driving the integration of optical components and ensuring successful packaging solutions from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Si photonics packaging technology development.
• Work with multi-functional teams to develop optical engine modules and optical coupling designs.
• Drive micro-optical component assembly and interface characterization through innovation.
• Collaborate with optical component vendors, foundries, and OSAT to bring Si photonics packaging solutions from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

Requirements

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong theoretical background in optics and photonics fundamentals, device/module integration.
• M.S. in Physics (Optics major), Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the related field.
• Hands-on experience in packaging and measuring fiber-coupled devices.
• Hands-on experience in optical component design, simulation, and qualification, and single/multi-mode fiber assembly using active and passive alignment tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Ph.D. in Physics (Optics major), Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in the related field.
• Hands-on experience of CMOS BEOL wafer scale processing and flip chip assembly (CoC, CoW, WLP, ...).
• Experience with silicon photonics devices (laser, modulator, PD, passive components such as Si WG, MUX/DeMUX).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.