Optical Manufacturing Engineer

• Analyze and optimize advanced optical interconnect, transceiver, and photonic manufacturing solutions to improve product yield
• Participate in testing, validation, and troubleshooting of photoelectric conversion, fiber-optic communication systems, silicon photonics, and signal integrity issues
• Collaborate with hardware, Firmware, PM, and external partners on product development and deployment
• Identify and resolve optical performance, thermal, packaging, and signal integrity challenges
• Contribute to scaling next-generation optical platforms from development to production
• Travel occasionally to manufacturing sites to support technology transfer and production activities
• Provide day-to-day technical support on the production floor for optical module assembly, testing, and quality control
• Monitor production operations for efficiency, OEE, downtime reduction, and product quality
• Inspect parts, components, and finished optical products; isolate defects, analyze root causes, and support corrective actions
• Optimize manufacturing processes using Lean Manufacturing (5S), Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, and basic mechanical, electrical, and software troubleshooting
• Maintain production records and contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Work with production operators and technicians to improve workflow, skills, and team efficiency
• Monitor inventory levels of materials and tools
• Promote safety protocols and environmental best practices on the manufacturing floor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree, in optical communication systems, photonics technologies, or electronics/high-tech manufacturing
• Practical knowledge of optical transceivers, fiber-optic communication, and high-speed optical modules
• Knowledge of silicon photonics, optical packaging, DSP, and signal integrity concepts
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality control, process optimization, and production line support
• Experience with 100G/400G/800G systems is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis
• Familiarity with statistical tools is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good English communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams
• Willingness to work on the production floor
• Willingness to provide occasional support outside regular hours when needed
• Physical capability to stand/walk for extended periods

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in optical communication systems, photonics technologies, and manufacturing process optimization, with a strong focus on quality control and production efficiency. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and support technology transfer.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Optical Communication Systems
• Photonics Technologies
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Microsoft Excel

Hard Skills

• Optical Transceivers
• Fiber-Optic Communication
• High-Speed Optical Modules
• Silicon Photonics
• Optical Packaging
• Signal Integrity
• Manufacturing Quality Control
• Process Optimization
• Data Analysis
• Statistical Tools

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaboration
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Optical Module Assembly
• Production Operations
• OEE
• Downtime Reduction
• Technology Transfer
• Production Floor Support
• Inventory Management
• Safety Protocols
• Environmental Best Practices