Senior Optical Packaging Engineer

Cisco is a leader in data and infrastructure solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Optical Packaging Engineer to develop critical optical manufacturing processes for high-performance transceivers. The role involves technical ownership of assembly process development and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize product manufacturability and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Technical ownership of optical transceiver assembly process development, especially silicon photonics optical coupling and free space optics assembly using modern manufacturing methods
• Deliver highly automated, high volume, and economical manufacturing process solution, which meets performance and cost targets while ensuring scalability and reliability
• Propose and plan process optimization for optical assembly processes, conduct and carry out the necessary experiments and analysis to optimize process throughput, process windows, and yield. Manage process transfer to Operations, including documentation, for product introduction at a contract manufacturer
• Design of custom solutions for mechanical assembly automation, including software and electronic hardware integration, as well as fixturing and other mechanical components
• Collaborate with design, test, and reliability engineers to optimize product testability, manufacturability, and quality

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree + 12 years of experience or Master's degree + 8 years of experience PhD + 5 years of experience to include 10+ years of experience in transceiver optical assembly processes or similar roles involving free-space and optical fiber-based assemblies and manufacturing solutions
• Demonstrated experience designing and assembling equipment, with experience in hardware, electronics, and software integration
• Demonstrated experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB & Python software
• Experience with silicon photonics, optical elements and interacting with contract manufacturers is a plus
• Experience with additional instrumentation languages, such as AVEVA Instrumentation and NI InstrumentStudio, is preferred
• Familiarity with the operating principles of photonic devices used in coherent communications is highly desirable
• Experience with leading multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills