Photonics Quality Manager – InP Lasers & PICs

Sierra Wireless; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Wireless in Alhambra, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality operations in an InP wafer fabrication facility supporting laser and gain chip production for high-speed optical AI infrastructure applications. This role requires deep knowledge of III-V semiconductor processes, photonic device physics, and ISO9001/ISO14001 systems.

You will drive NPI support, process optimization, failure analysis, and supplier quality management, interfacing across fab operations and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering or related field.
• PhD is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of III-V semiconductor device physics and InP-based photonic devices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Management Representative for ISO systems and drive improvements.
• Manage day-to-day quality operations across InP wafer fabrication and interface with fab operations and Engineering.
• Lead inline and final inspection strategies for laser and gain chip products.
• Participate in new process development for photonic devices (DFB/DBR lasers, SOAs, PICs).
• Drive Continuous Improvement via data analysis, SPC, root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Participate in DFM, DFT, and FMEA activities in engineering groups.
• Manage supplier quality for InP substrates, precursors, and outsourced processes.

Skills

Effective communicator

English language proficiency

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Python/R

Job description

Sierra Wireless in Alhambra, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality operations in an InP wafer fabrication facility supporting laser and gain chip production for high-speed optical AI infrastructure applications. This role requires deep knowledge of III-V semiconductor processes, photonic device physics, and ISO9001/ISO14001 systems.

You will drive NPI support, process optimization, failure analysis, and supplier quality management, interfacing across fab operations and