Photonics NPI & Assembly Lead — High-Volume Manufacturing

Xscape Photonics Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xscape Photonics Inc in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to own the manufacturing process development for state-of-the-art photonic products. This hands-on role bridges design and high-volume production, focusing on Silicon Photonics devices and scalable, cost-efficient processes.

You will develop robust assembly methods, transfer processes to contract manufacturers, and drive yield improvements through SPC/DOE while partnering with design and manufacturing teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a process engineering or NPI role within the semiconductor, electronics, or photonics packaging industry.
• Hands-on experience developing and sustaining key assembly processes such as precision die bonding, wire bonding, optical alignment and wafer level processing.
• Demonstrated experience working with Silicon Photonics devices and their associated assembly and packaging processes.
• Proficiency in applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve manufacturing problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hands-on development, characterization, and optimization of core assembly processes, including precision die bonding, wire bonding, and active/passive optical alignment.
• Design, develop, and qualify manufacturing processes and equipment with a clear path to ramping to high-volume manufacturing (HVM). Define equipment specifications and drive the design of custom fixtures and tooling.
• Implement and manage SPC for critical process parameters. Use statistical methods (DOE, Cp/Cpk analysis) to monitor process health, drive yield improvements, and ensure manufacturability.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Silicon Photonics device assembly, including fiber attach, thermal management, and high-density interconnects.
• Work closely with the design engineering team to provide critical DFM feedback, ensuring products are designed for robust, high-yield manufacturing.
• Drive root‑cause analysis for yield excursions and process failures. Implement corrective and preventative actions to achieve yield targets.
• Create documentation and lead the technical transfer of new products and processes to CM partners.

Skills

Die bonding

Wire bonding

Optical alignment

SPC

DOE

CM transfer

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/Physics

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Xscape Photonics Inc in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to own the manufacturing process development for state-of-the-art photonic products. This hands-on role bridges design and high-volume production, focusing on Silicon Photonics devices and scalable, cost-efficient processes.

You will develop robust assembly methods, transfer processes to contract manufacturers, and drive yield improvements through SPC/DOE while partnering with design and manufacturing teams to ensure