Senior/Staff Process Engineer (Active Alignment)

Uncover; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumilens is seeking an experienced Senior/Staff Process Engineer in San Jose to lead optical active alignment for transceiver production. You will operate and qualify alignment equipment, develop alignment algorithms, and oversee epoxy dispensing and curing while collaborating with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure high yields.

The role requires 5+ years in optical active alignment and a strong background in fixture design and equipment control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with optical active alignment for transceivers or related photonic devices.
• Experience with active alignment processes and equipment for optics such as FAU, lens, isolator, PIC chip, etc.
• Proficiency in development or optimization of alignment algorithms and fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize optical active alignment processes for transceiver production.
• Operate, set up, and maintain active alignment equipment, including equipment control and qualification.
• Develop, implement, and optimize alignment algorithms.
• Oversee epoxy dispensing and curing processes.
• Design and refine fixtures to improve alignment processes.

Skills

Optical active alignment

Fixture design

Alignment algorithms

Equipment control

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/optics

Tools

FAU equipment

MPO connectors

Power meters

Laser sources

Stages controllers

Job description

# Senior/Staff Process Engineer (Active Alignment)Lumilens • San Jose, CA • • 2h agoSave this role or tell us whether you want more jobs like it.About LumilensAt Lumilens, we are building the essential photonics infrastructure that will drive tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is ushering in a new era of computing that is faster, cooler, and dramatically more efficient. We’re a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who have built and scaled some of the industry’s most transformative technologies.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Active Alignment Process Engineer to join our high-performance team developing the photonics solutions powering next-generation AI infrastructure. You will be responsible for optical active alignment processes, assembly yield, equipment controls, and alignment algorithms critical for transceiver manufacturing. You will also handle equipment buyoff and qualification, as well as epoxy dispensing and curing processes.Responsibilities* Lead and optimize optical active alignment processes for transceiver production* Operate, set up, and maintain active alignment equipment, including equipment control and qualification* Develop, implement, and optimize alignment algorithms* Perform equipment buyoff and equipment qualification activities* Oversee epoxy dispensing and curing processes* Design and refine fixtures to improve alignment processes* Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure high yield and quality in production* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with equipment control, alignment processes, and fixtures* Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvementRequirements* Minimum 5 years of experience with optical active alignment for transceivers or related photonic devices* Familiarity with active alignment processes and equipment for optics such as FAU, lens, isolator, PIC chip, etc* Experience with AA equipment buyoff and qualification· Familiar with the key technologies such as stages, controllers, power meters, MPO connectors, laser sources, algorithms, as well as mechanical parts.* Knowledge of epoxy dispensing and curing methods* Experience with equipment control* Experience in fixture design for alignment* Proficiency in developing or optimizing alignment algorithms* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, physics, optics, or related field preferredBenefits* Competitive salary and benefits* Opportunities for career advancement* Work with a world-class team solving cutting-edge challenges* Collaborative and innovative work environment*Lumilens is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.*