Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer | $160,000–$190,000 + Equity | Hybrid | San Diego, CA

A rapidly growing technology company developing next-generation optical and electronic technologies is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join its team in San Diego.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you’ll take ownership of developing, optimising and scaling manufacturing processes for advanced optoelectronic products. Working closely with engineering, suppliers and manufacturing partners, you’ll play a key role in taking new technologies from prototype through to scalable production.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and optimise assembly and manufacturing processes for advanced optoelectronic products
• Lead process development around Flip Chip assembly and Thermo-Compression Bonding (TCB)
• Support the integration of 2.5D and 3D packaging architectures
• Design and run DOE experiments to improve yield, performance and reliability
• Monitor manufacturing process health, including yield and failure analysis
• Work closely with suppliers, subcontractors and contract manufacturers to ensure processes can scale
• Develop SOWs and project plans for new process development activities

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or process engineering
• Strong hands‑on experience with Flip Chip packaging and Thermo-Compression Bonding
• Experience with 2.5D/3D packaging technologies
• Strong understanding of DOE, Gage R&R and statistical process analysis
• Experience using tools such as JMP or Minitab
• Knowledge of FMEA and process reliability
• Experience within semiconductors, microelectronics, photonics or optoelectronics
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and growing technology business working on advanced products at the intersection of photonics, semiconductors and high‑performance computing.

Salary:

$160,000–$190,000 + Equity + Full Benefits Package