Senior Photonics Process & Packaging Engineer

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. is seeking a Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer in San Diego, California. You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for photonic technology, working from concept to production.

This hands-on role demands a self-directed engineer with over 8 years of experience in photonics, focusing on assembly, tooling, and automation to enhance product reliability and yield. The role comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in photonics or optoelectronic process development.
• 5-10 years of experience with manufacturing process equipment such as die bonders and active alignment systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop photonic assembly processes from concept to production release.
• Create and execute the process development roadmap aligned with manufacturing goals.
• Analyze and improve process capability (Cp/Cpk).
• Support qualification, reliability testing, and failure analysis.

Skills

Photonics process development

Manufacturing process equipment

Statistically rigorous experiments (DOE)

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Education

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

Tools

Die bonders

Wire bonders

Vacuum reflow systems

Active alignment platforms

Laser welding systems

Job description

Monarch Quantum, Inc. is seeking a Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer in San Diego, California. You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for photonic technology, working from concept to production.

This hands-on role demands a self-directed engineer with over 8 years of experience in photonics, focusing on assembly, tooling, and automation to enhance product reliability and yield. The role comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.