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Principal Product Engineer - NPI, CPO, Optical Pluggables

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Responsibilities Early involvement in NPI with focus on manufacturing process development. Define and champion DfM requirements across cross‑functional teams to ensure product scalability and reliability. Own the transition of advanced optical designs into high‑volume production; drive manufacturing readiness, characterization, and PFMEA. Own overall yield roadmaps, cost analysis, and continuously yield improvement. Requirements MS or PhD (5‑10 years relevant experience) in Photonics, Physics, or related Engineering fields. Deep knowledge and hands‑on experience of Silicon Photonics, co‑packaged optics, and high‑speed components (lasers, detectors, modulators). Strong experience and analytical skills on troubleshooting and JSL (JMP Scripting), Python, or SQL for automated yield monitoring and database querying. Proven track record in module/device testing/characterization and volume production transfer. Strong technical ownership, flexibility, and the ability to influence global cross‑functional partners. Certifications & Qualifications MS PhD #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor

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