Senior Optical Process Engineer - (88559)

Sanmina; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Optical Process Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves providing engineering solutions for optical product development and manufacturing, focusing on active optical alignment. You will collaborate with design teams, manage projects, and develop new processes to enhance manufacturing efficiency. If you have a strong background in process engineering and a passion for cutting-edge technologies, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values excellence and teamwork, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in optical technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Process or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Experience with active optical alignment and ficonTEC aligners is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to provide process solutions for new products.
• Develop active alignment recipes for automated systems.

Skills

Active Optical Alignment

Process Engineering

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Equipment Programming

Process Control

Education

University degree in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Microsystems Technologies (AMT), a division of Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), specializes in RF, microelectronic, optical components, and integrated subsystems. We offer services from design concept through prototype, testing, process development, assembly, testing innovation, to volume manufacturing. We are proud to partner with our customers across the full product lifecycle.

At AMT, you'll work on innovative programs addressing emerging markets such as optical and RF communication, data center connectivity, quantum computing, automotive sensing, medical devices, diagnostics, and test & measurement systems.

Join us to be part of a team that challenges you to excel, empowers you to make a difference, and takes pride in our collective achievements.

Job Purpose

The Senior Optical Process Engineer, within our product solutions development team, provides process engineering solutions supporting product development, NPI, and manufacturing of various optical product families.

We seek an experienced Optical Process Engineer with a focus on active optical alignment to collaborate with our global product development team, aiming to develop and implement advanced opto/microelectronic components, modules, and sub-systems into manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with optical design and development teams to provide process solutions for new products, NPI, and manufacturing support.
• Support research and development of new optical process technologies.
• Manage projects and timelines to meet customer milestones.
• Develop active alignment recipes for automated systems for applications like free space optics, gratings, coupling, and fiber arrays.
• Troubleshoot process performance issues and guide less experienced team members.
• Conduct research into complex engineering problems to develop new processes and policies.
• Assist in creating process assembly documentation and tooling concepts.
• Qualify new processes and implement engineering changes.
• Research, procure, and evaluate new equipment for evolving technologies.
• Support customer NPI builds within tight timelines.
• Provide DFx feedback to optimize manufacturability, yield, and throughput.

Education & Experience

• University degree in Engineering.
• 8+ years in Process or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with active optical alignment, especially with ficonTEC aligners.
• Proficiency in equipment programming and automation.
• Strong background in process control, electronics assembly, and engineering change implementation.
• Additional assets include experience with LabVIEW, laser welding, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, lean manufacturing, DFM, FMEA, and Microsoft Office.

Sanmina welcomes applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).