Senior Manager, Optical Manufacturing Engineering

• Support development and production of next-generation high-speed optical interconnect solutions for AI and hyperscale datacenter infrastructure
• Develop and integrate optical interconnect, transceiver, and photonic manufacturing equipment and process solutions
• Drive full-cycle integration of active optical components onto Photonic Integrated Circuits or electronic substrates for 800G/1.6T optical modules, CPO, and OCS technology
• Translate chip layouts into physical production flows and develop reproducible, high-yield manufacturing processes
• Optimize photolithography, etching, deposition, flip-chip, and wire-bonding processes
• Balance optical and electrical performance trade-offs
• Define and optimize CPO packaging and manufacturing strategies, including fiber-to-chip coupling, sub-micron alignment, and thermal dissipation
• Perform hands-on testing, optical alignment, and system-level validation with test and electronics teams
• Transition prototypes into scalable, high-volume manufacturing
• Travel periodically to offshore and other manufacturing sites to collaborate with technology and production partners
• Oversee daily production operations for optical and electronic assemblies, including PCBA testing and optical module integration
• Analyze and optimize processes for efficiency, yield, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Implement Lean Manufacturing (5S), Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform quality control of parts, accessories, and finished products
• Troubleshoot defective products, prepare reports, and work with QA teams on product and process improvements
• Ensure maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of production equipment
• Maintain production records and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly management reports
• Provide technical guidance and training to production operators and technicians; develop skill matrices and team development plans
• Monitor inventory of raw materials, tools, and spare parts
• Promote safety, environmental compliance, and waste reduction initiatives

Requirements

• Ph.D. or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, or Material Science
• Deep understanding of semiconductor physics, optoelectronic device behavior, and cleanroom microfabrication processes
• Experience with optical bench testing, fiber alignment equipment, and semiconductor packaging tools
• 8+ years of experience in optical communication systems, photonics technologies, and/or electronics manufacturing, preferably in high-tech or semiconductor industries
• Strong expertise in optical transceivers, silicon photonics, CPO, OCS, and fiber-optic communication
• Strong expertise in high-speed optical module development (100G/400G/800G/1.6T)
• Strong expertise in optical packaging, DSP, signal integrity, and thermal management
• Strong expertise in manufacturing process optimization, quality control, and production line support
• Experience building new products, platforms, or teams from 0 → 1 is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical analysis tools (Minitab, Power BI), and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel and provide occasional off-hours support for production needs
• Physical ability to perform manufacturing floor tasks, including standing/walking for extended periods, lifting up to 40 lbs with buddy system support, and wearing required PPE

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in optical interconnect solutions, including optical transceivers and high-speed module development, while optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring quality control. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive efficiency and continuous improvement in production environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Optical Communication Systems
• High-Speed Optical Module Development
• Manufacturing Process Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing
• Optical Packaging

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Optoelectronic Device Behavior
• Cleanroom Microfabrication Processes
• Optical Bench Testing
• Fiber Alignment Equipment
• Semiconductor Packaging Tools
• Statistical Analysis Tools
• Optical Transceivers
• Silicon Photonics
• DSP
• Signal Integrity

Soft Skills

• Excellent English Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Photonic Integrated Circuits
• CPO
• OCS Technology
• Quality Control
• Production Line Support

Tools & Technologies

• Minitab
• Power BI
• Microsoft Excel