FAU-PIC Alignment Equipment Engineer

Lumilens; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumilens is seeking an Active Alignment Equipment Engineer to serve as the primary interface between the optical design team, package design team, manufacturing, and worldwide equipment suppliers.

This role focuses on the active alignment machine for optics such as FAU, PIC, lens, and related components, from new technology development through qualification, with hands-on experience in stages, controllers, power meters, MPO connectors, laser sources, and algorithms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Optical Engineering.
• 5+ years in active alignment machine design, assembly or testing.
• Familiar with FAU, PIC, UV epoxy, UPH and equipment qualification procedures.
• Experience selecting equipment suppliers for production and R&D.
• Proficient with SolidWorks; able to read circuit schematics and run optical simulations.
• Ability to travel 30–50% to Asian countries.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify FAU-PIC equipment suppliers globally.
• Lead machine co-design and qualification with suppliers, including risk mitigation.
• Support active alignment processes in mass production, NPI, and R&D labs.
• Collaborate with package production teams during development and qualification.

Skills

Active alignment expertise

English fluency

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Circuit schematics

Optical simulations

Job description

Lumilens is seeking an Active Alignment Equipment Engineer to serve as the primary interface between the optical design team, package design team, manufacturing, and worldwide equipment suppliers.

This role focuses on the active alignment machine for optics such as FAU, PIC, lens, and related components, from new technology development through qualification, with hands-on experience in stages, controllers, power meters, MPO connectors, laser sources, and algorithms.