Senior Photonics Process Engineer (Scale-Up)

Monarch Quantum, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching

20 paid time off (PTO) days per year

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Job summary

Monarch Quantum, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer to lead process development from R&D to production, ensuring high-quality manufacturing of photonic components.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with a specific focus on process control and yield improvement. This role offers a dynamic startup environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience in photonics or optoelectronic process development.
• Experience in photonics or optoelectronic process development (5–10 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on process development for various bonding and assembly techniques.
• Design and execute DOE experiments to improve yield and reliability.
• Support the transition from R&D to manufacturing.

Skills

Wire bonding

Die bonding

Vacuum reflow soldering

Fiber splicing

Precision optics attach

Process control understanding

Education

BS or MS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

Monarch Quantum, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer to lead process development from R&D to production, ensuring high-quality manufacturing of photonic components.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with a specific focus on process control and yield improvement. This role offers a dynamic startup environment with a comprehensive benefits package.