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 Silicon Photonics / Optical Packaging Engineer will play a crucial role in developing high-volume, low-cost optical interconnect applications using silicon photonics technology. This position involves leading the packaging technology development for silicon photonics, focusing on optical engine module design, optical coupling, and co-packaging solutions. The engineer will work collaboratively with multi-functional teams and external vendors to bring innovative packaging solutions from concept to high-volume manufacturing (HVM).

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 implement packaging solutions from concept to HVM.

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 desired.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the related field.
• Hands-on experience in packaging and measuring fiber-coupled devices.
• 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 desired.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in the related field.
• Hands-on experience with CMOS BEOL wafer scale processing and flip chip assembly (CoC, CoW, WLP, etc.).
• Experience with silicon photonics devices such as lasers, modulators, photodetectors, and passive components like Si waveguides, MUX/DeMUX.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments may be available.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.