Senior/Staff Process Engineer - Active Alignment

About the role

Lumilens builds the photonics infrastructure behind next-generation AI supercomputing, from chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines. It is looking for an experienced Active Alignment Process Engineer to lead optical active alignment processes, assembly yield, equipment controls and alignment algorithms for transceiver manufacturing, including equipment buyoff and qualification, and epoxy dispensing and curing.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and optimize optical active alignment processes for transceiver production
• Operate, set up and maintain active alignment equipment, including equipment control and qualification
• Develop, implement and optimize alignment algorithms
• Perform equipment buyoff and qualification
• Oversee epoxy dispensing and curing processes
• Design and refine fixtures to improve alignment processes
• Work with R&D, manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure high yield and quality
• Troubleshoot equipment control, alignment processes and fixtures
• Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience with optical active alignment for transceivers or related photonic devices
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physics, optics or a related field preferred

Required skills

• Familiarity with active alignment processes and equipment (FAU, lenses, isolators, PIC chips)
• Equipment buyoff and qualification, and knowledge of stages, controllers, power meters, MPO connectors, laser sources and mechanical parts
• Knowledge of epoxy dispensing and curing methods
• Experience with equipment control and fixture design for alignment
• Ability to develop or optimize alignment algorithms

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A collaborative, innovative work environment with a world-class team