Senior Manager - Opto-Mechanical Process Engineering

PsiQuantum; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

401(k) with company match

Equity grants

Discretionary time off (DTO)

Paid leave programs

Family support programs

Life and disability insurance

Company‑designated paid holidays

Job summary

PsiQuantum is seeking a Manager/Sr Manager of Process Engineering to lead a team of opto‑mechanical process engineers responsible for subassembly development and volume system integration at PsiQ QC sites. You will drive packaging, processing, and qualification work in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience, with strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in an applicable engineering discipline (Process, Mechanical, Optical, or Applied Physics).
• 10+ years of experience applying engineering principles to solve complex opto‑mechanical assembly process problems.
• Experience with optical and photonics assembly and inspection equipment, processes, and material systems (die attach, wire bonding, optical coupling, flip chip, underfill, etc.).
• Familiar with key opto‑mechanical packaging and assembly equipment, piece‑part supplier base, and the quality system.
• Experience in design, analysis, and assembly of subsystems; build NPI pilot line, transfer process to operation, and support manufacturing; supplier and contract manufacturing management experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Self‑starter;
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem‑solving skills;
• Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations;
• Strong management skills

Responsibilities

• Design and develop assembly process flow for subassemblies in QC sub-systems with electronics and silicon photonics chips for cryogenic and room temperature vacuum systems.
• Finalize design and assembly process flow with DFM, DFQ, FMEA tools to meet targets by the sub‑system team.
• Deliver and verify equipment, tooling, and fixtures by suppliers with process capability analysis and reports.
• Release design documents, work instructions, and control plans; train, audit, and release processes to the operation team for volume assembly.
• Manage in-house processes with Operations and manage contractor manufacturing for external processes; provide process technical support.
• Manage budget, capex, hiring per AOP, including assembly tools and machines.
• Project-manage deliverables, execution milestones, and schedule tracking for internal and external suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Process/Mechanical/Optical Engineering or Applied Physics

Tools

Optical & photonics inspection equipment

Job description

PsiQuantum is seeking a Manager/Sr Manager of Process Engineering to lead a team of opto‑mechanical process engineers responsible for subassembly development and volume system integration at PsiQ QC sites. You will drive packaging, processing, and qualification work in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience, with strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.