Senior Optical packaging design engineer

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology firm as a Senior Optical Packaging Design Engineer, responsible for innovating optical interconnect solutions within a dynamic team. Leverage your expertise in optomechanical design, communication, and advanced packaging methodologies to develop next-gen optical systems, while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Stock awards

Diversity commitment

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in optical communication industries.
• Expert knowledge in optomechanical design.
• Experience with materials used in photonics.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced photonics packaging solutions and optical connectors.
• Establish and manage packaging suppliers and processes.
• Assist in defining Design For Transportability (DFT) requirements.

Skills

Optomechanical design

SolidWorks

GD&T

Understanding of FEA

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in optics or mechanical engineering

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Ansys Mechanical

Icepak

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Optical Packaging Design Engineer role at Applied Materials.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Aid in the establishment and management of packaging suppliers and related processes and procedures.
2. Develop test plans and perform laboratory testing on products, packages, and packaging materials.
3. Support the Product Life Cycle (PLC) process by defining Design For Transportability (DFT) requirements and influencing product design.
4. Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving activities.
5. Develop and maintain global packaging standards and specifications for Applied Materials and its Supply Base.
6. Provide advanced training and support to Packaging Engineer III.
7. Perform other duties as assigned, which may include leading team solutions to problems throughout the development and lifecycle of a product.

Functional Knowledge:

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

Business Expertise:

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.

Leadership:

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving:

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact:

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

At Applied Materials’ CTO office, we are developing optical interconnect solutions for the next generation hyperscale computing and AI/ML. You will be working with a highly capable international team to develop advanced photonics packaging solutions.

You will lead optomechanical design, optical sub-assembly design, micro optics, fixture, and tooling development, aiming for micron-level assembly accuracy.

You are expected to design/develop multi-fiber optical connectors and collaborate with external vendors to develop the connector ecosystem.

You should be familiar with materials used in photonics, including glass, epoxy, silicon, and related materials.

Your daily activities include working with 3D solid models, drawings, documentation using GD&T principles, performing tolerance analyses, thermal, structural/stress, and vibration analyses, assessing designs against environmental requirements, and conducting test and verification efforts.

Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel to develop solutions that adhere to DFT and DFM requirements.

Successful candidates will have an MS or Ph.D. in optics or mechanical engineering, with industrial experience in optical communication industries.

You should have expert knowledge in optomechanical design, SolidWorks or ProE, GD&T, ASME 14.5, and understanding of FEA using tools like Ansys Mechanical and Icepak.

You must be able to work in a high-paced, dynamic environment and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 7-10 years of work experience.

Salary range in the U.S. is $138,000 - $183,500, with additional benefits and potential for bonuses and stock awards.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.