Senior Optical Fiber Process Technician – Precision Splicing & Assembly

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) employer match

20 PTO days

13 holidays

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum seeks a Senior Engineering Technician focused on Optical Fiber Processes to support the development, optimization, and scaling of fiber-handling and integration processes. You will collaborate with process development engineers, bridging R&D and manufacturing to enhance performance and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes practical, hands-on experience in fiber preparation, conditioning, and alignment, with opportunities to advance photonic assembly and tooling strategies in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma with equivalent experience in a relevant environment.
• 3+ years hands-on expertise with fiber processes in production or R&D.
• Hands-on experience with fiber handling in a lab or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of fiber-centric processes (cleaving, stripping, preparation).
• Perform fusion splicing including PM fiber alignment and loss optimization.
• Assist fiber end-capping and high-power handling considerations.
• Inspect and analyze fiber end-faces and splice quality to ensure reliability.
• Support photonic assembly and integration (fiber-to-device coupling, assembly into packages).
• Execute DOE to improve optical performance, yield, and repeatability.
• Troubleshoot issues related to optical loss, fiber damage, and process variability.
• Support transition of processes from development into pilot and early-stage production.
• Support tooling, fixturing, and automation strategies for fiber handling.

Skills

Fiber handling

Fiber cleaving

Fusion splicing

Optical coupling

Lab & cleanroom

Data analysis

Documentation

Active alignment

DOE methods

Education

Associate/High School equivalent

Tools

OSA

Power meters

Interferometer

Microscope

Job description

Monarch Quantum seeks a Senior Engineering Technician focused on Optical Fiber Processes to support the development, optimization, and scaling of fiber-handling and integration processes. You will collaborate with process development engineers, bridging R&D and manufacturing to enhance performance and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes practical, hands-on experience in fiber preparation, conditioning, and alignment, with opportunities to advance photonic assembly and tooling strategies in a