What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Assembly Process Development Engineer position at Lightmatter?
Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
Optical Assembly Process Development Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Optical Assembly Process Development Engineer with expertise in optical assembly and packaging in a prototype or production environment. This role will support the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of advanced assembly processes for next-generation products. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in semiconductor packaging, advanced assembly techniques, and the ability to work in a fast-paced prototype environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, optimization, and validation fiber & lens attach processes for prototype builds.
- Design and conduct experiments to optimize process parameters fiber alignment / attachment.
- Work closely with R&D and design teams to understand product requirements and translate them into effective process solutions for prototype builds.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges during prototype assembly and testing.
- Perform root cause analysis of process failures, identifying corrective actions and implementing solutions to improve yield and reliability.
- Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment used in flip chip assembly, fiber attach, and other relevant processes.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve prototype assembly capabilities.
- Maintain detailed records of process changes, test results, and performance data for ongoing improvements and troubleshooting.
- Generate reports for internal stakeholders on process performance, quality metrics, and prototype build status.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Skills
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary Range
112,000-$150,000 USD
Benefits
Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Salary : $112,000 - $150,000
