The Lead Photonics Systems Process Engineer will lead the development of assembly and manufacturing processes for Co-packaged Optics (CPO) systems at Jabil. This role bridges micro-electronic, micro-optics packaging, and wireline system manufacturing disciplines to enable high-yield production of densely packed photonic systems in an EMS environment.
What You'll Do
- Design and execute process development studies/experiments for establishing best-practice manufacturing environments and process flows for CPO systems.
- Devise product-specific manufacturing processes and define interim-step manufacturing specs/control gates based on a deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing flow and packaging/assembly requirements.
- Support CPO systems manufacturing lines bring up and NPI phase at Jabil’s factories.
- Train local factory engineering staff to sustain and further develop manufacturing operations after line bring-up.
- Maintain ongoing engagement with factory operations and engineering teams to provide engineering guidance/support as needed for established lines.
- Participate in client early engagement to funnel requirements and specs required for their product’s manufacturing process flow.
- Establish and provide DFM and FMEA guidance for CPO systems.
- Generate clear documentation of process steps, requirements, specs.
- Assist factory in translating process documentation into work instructions and visual aids.
- Verify that work instructions and visual aids correctly reflect process requirements.
- Keep abreast of new technologies pertaining to the manufacturing of co-packaged-optics systems with a focus on photonics packaging, fiber-optic connectivity, and cutting edge SMT tooling and processes.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
What We're Looking For
- Relevant Bachelor’s 4-year degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, material engineering, or similar.
- Hands-on experience in optical lab work including setting up optical test benches, working in cleanrooms, eye safety considerations, etc.
- 6+ years of photonics package design, photonics packaging process development, or photonic sub-system/system manufacturing process design in the datacom / telecom industry.
- Experienced in photonic packaging, transceiver manufacturing process, or wireline system (e.g. switch box/networking/rack) build methods and processes and process control mechanisms.
- Familiar with photonic package design and related systems and sub-systems.
- Knowledgeable of test for packaged ASICs, photonics, and systems.
- Highly detail oriented, highly organized & methodical thinker.
- Able to tackle engineering challenges and devise structured R&D programs for process development.
- Independent, action-oriented, entrepreneurial, and with high sense of product ownership.
- Able to travel up to 70% both domestically and internationally.
Nice to Have
- Advanced degrees in relevant STEM disciplines.
- Experience in high-volume photonic packaging/assembly environment.
- Experience in NPI and volume-ramp phases of photonic component/system manufacturing.
Technical Stack
- Co-packaged Optics (CPO)
- Photonics packaging
- Micro-electronic packaging
- Micro-optics packaging
- Wireline system manufacturing
- SMT tooling
- Process control mechanisms
- DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
- FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
- Optical test benches
- Cleanroom operations
Team & Environment
- Cross-functional engineering team within the Intelligent Infrastructure business unit.
Benefits & Compensation
- Short-term incentive based on performance.
- Medical insurance plans.
- Dental insurance plans.
- Vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid time off.
Base salary range: $105,100 - $189,200. Includes short-term performance incentive and employee stock purchase plan.
Work Mode
Hybrid role with work locations in Austin, TX, San Jose, CA, USA-Remote, Ottawa, Canada, Canada Remote, P04. Role allows remote work in specified regions with potential hybrid or onsite requirements based on location and project needs.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
