Component Quality Engineer, Optics

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Optical Reliability Engineer to drive quality from NPI to production for advanced optical components and transceivers. You will develop CTQ metrics, run FMEA, design reliability tests, and perform root-cause analyses to improve product robustness.

Interaction with ODMs and internal QA teams across time zones is required, with international supplier coordination. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in optical components development, strong test automation skills in

Qualifications

• 8+ years in development/validation of optical components such as lasers, transceivers.
• Experience with high-speed optical test equipment and automation.
• Programming in Python and/or MATLAB for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track CTQ metrics for product quality across NPI to mass production.
• Perform FMEA to identify failure modes and manufacturing challenges.
• Design and execute reliability tests for optical modules and components.
• Conduct failure analysis to determine root causes and drive improvements.
• Establish in-house testing capabilities for reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams for design enhancements and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with ODMs and QA teams across time zones to support prototyping and mass production.

Skills

CTQ metrics

FMEA

Reliability testing

Failure analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Python

MATLAB

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering

Job description

About

This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and quality of advanced optical technologies and components, including pluggable transceivers and integrated optical systems, from NPI phase to production release including sustaining. Key responsibilities include developing and tracking Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) metrics, performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), designing and executing reliability tests, and conducting failure analysis (RCA) to drive continuous product and process improvement in collaboration with suppliers and Meta's internal cross-functional teams. The role requires establishing in-house testing capabilities, generating detailed reports, coordinating and managing global suppliers on manufacturing processes and mass production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) performance metrics to assess and enhance product quality
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential failure modes/high volume manufacturing challenges and their impacts in the evaluation of advanced optical technologies
• Design and carry out reliability tests to assess the performance and durability of optical modules and components under diverse conditions
• Utilize advanced techniques for failure analysis to determine root causes and enhance product reliability
• Establish and advance in-house testing capabilities for reliability and performance to strengthen overall product design robustness
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and identified opportunities in collaboration with optical suppliers
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement design enhancements and preventive measures informed by failure analysis, including conducting supplier audits (15% international travel required)
• Create detailed reports and dashboards that document reliability test outcomes, failure analysis insights, and recommendations for improvement
• Keep abreast of industry trends and advancements in optical technology and manufacturing challenges (including advanced packaging) to refine reliability testing and analysis methods
• Partner with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), component suppliers, and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to ensure comprehensive coverages
• Coordinate with internal and external teams across different time zones, overseeing the development of optical manufacturing processes to support prototyping, product development, and mass production

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Sciences and Engineering, and/or related field
• 8+ years of experience in the development and validation of optical communication components such as lasers, transmitters, receivers, and transceivers
• 5+ years of experience in high-speed optical and electrical test and measurement equipment, control, data acquisition and test automation Programming skills in one or more of the following: Python or MATLAB
• Experience with optical integration including InP PICs, Silicon-photonic PICs, PIC-IC integration, and 3D optical/silicon packaging technologies
• Experience with advanced modulation formats, direct detect and coherent systems (e.g., NRZ, PAM-4, QPSK, 8-QAM, 16QAM)
• Experience in high-speed optical and electrical test (both component and system level) and test automation
• Experience in creating or influencing product reliability test strategies and methodologies