Senior Photonics Manufacturing Manager, High-Speed Optics

Jobtailor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California seeks a senior manufacturing/optical lead to oversee daily production of optical and electronic assemblies, with emphasis on high-speed interconnects for 800G/1.6T modules. You will translate chip layouts into scalable production flows, optimize photolithography and packaging, drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and collaborate with global teams while traveling as needed.

Candidates with 8+ years in photonics and semiconductor packaging, and strong English

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor physics, optoelectronic device behavior, and cleanroom microfabrication.
• Experience with optical bench testing, fiber alignment equipment, and packaging tools.
• 8+ years in optical communication systems, photonics, or electronics manufacturing.
• Expertise in optical transceivers, silicon photonics, CPO/OCS, and high-speed module development.
• Strong skills in DSP, signal integrity, and thermal management.
• Experience building new products or teams from 0→1 is preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma and advanced Excel; strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support development and production of next-gen high-speed optical interconnects for AI/datacenter infra.
• Develop and integrate optical interconnect, transceiver, and photonic manufacturing equipment.
• Drive full-cycle integration of active optical components onto PICs or substrates for 800G/1.6T modules.
• Translate layouts into physical production flows and reproducible, high-yield processes.
• Optimize photolithography, etching, deposition, flip-chip, and wire-bonding processes.
• Balance optical and electrical performance trade-offs and optimize packaging strategies.
• Perform hands-on testing, optical alignment, and system-level validation with teams.
• Transition prototypes into scalable, high-volume manufacturing; travel to offshore sites.
• Oversee daily production operations for optical/electronic assemblies and PCBA testing.
• Analyze and optimize processes for efficiency, yield, quality, and cost.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain production records and provide management reports; train operators/technicians.

Skills

Optoelectronic Device Behavior

Cleanroom Microfabrication Processes

Optical Bench Testing

Fiber Alignment Equipment

Semiconductor Packaging Tools

Statistical Analysis Tools

Optical Transceivers

Silicon Photonics

DSP

Signal Integrity

Education

Ph.D. or MS in Electrical Engineering / Photonics / Optical Engineering / Physics / Materials Science

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobtailor in California seeks a senior manufacturing/optical lead to oversee daily production of optical and electronic assemblies, with emphasis on high-speed interconnects for 800G/1.6T modules. You will translate chip layouts into scalable production flows, optimize photolithography and packaging, drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and collaborate with global teams while traveling as needed.

Candidates with 8+ years in photonics and semiconductor packaging, and strong English