Optical Manufacturing Senior Manager – High-Speed Photonics

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); Vor Ort; USD 160.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus programs

Equity

Zusammenfassung

Supermicro is seeking a Sr Manager, Optical Manufacturing Engineering to develop and scale next-generation optical interconnects for AI and hyperscale datacenters. This senior role combines optical systems expertise with manufacturing responsibilities, spanning integration, packaging, and production engineering.

The ideal candidate has deep photonics knowledge, hands-on experience with PICs, transceivers, and high-volume production, and will lead cross-functional teams across global sites with a

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. or MS in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor physics, optoelectronic device behavior, and cleanroom microfabrication processes.
• Experience with optical bench testing, fiber alignment equipment, and semiconductor packaging tools.
• 8+ years of experience in optical communication systems, photonics technologies, and/or electronics manufacturing (preferably in high-tech or semiconductor industries).
• Strong expertise in optical transceivers, silicon photonics, CPO, OCS, and fiber-optic communication.
• High-speed optical module development (100G/400G/800G/1.6T).
• Optical packaging, DSP, signal integrity, and thermal management.
• Manufacturing process optimization, quality control, and production line support.
• Experience building new products, platforms, or teams from 0 to 1 is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical analysis tools (Minitab, Power BI), and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Oversee optical integration process development and full-cycle assembly for 800G/1.6T modules.
• Scale photonic platforms from concept to high-volume production while ensuring yield and quality.
• Lead manufacturing line support, quality control, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to operators; manage inventory and safety/compliance.

Kenntnisse

Optical transceivers

Silicon photonics

CPO

OCS

Fiber optics

DSP

Thermal management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Minitab

Power BI

Excel

English skills

Ausbildung

PhD in Electrical Engineering

MS in Photonics

Tools

Photonic testing equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Supermicro is seeking a Sr Manager, Optical Manufacturing Engineering to develop and scale next-generation optical interconnects for AI and hyperscale datacenters. This senior role combines optical systems expertise with manufacturing responsibilities, spanning integration, packaging, and production engineering.

The ideal candidate has deep photonics knowledge, hands-on experience with PICs, transceivers, and high-volume production, and will lead cross-functional teams across global sites with a