Voyant Photonics
Senior / Principal Silicon Photonic Packaging & Process Engineer
$150K–$250K
New York Office (HQ) · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years hands-on experience.
- Education
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Photonics, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
About the job
Leads the design, development, qualification, and scale-up of precision opto-mechanical and electronic assembly processes for silicon photonic LiDAR modules.
What you'll do
- Develop package designs and precision assembly processes, including lens alignment, die placement, and adhesive dispensing.
- Use DOEs, statistical methods, measurement studies, and failure analysis to improve yield, reliability, and process control.
- Qualify contract-manufacturer production lines and lead process transfer, automation, and scale-up to high-volume manufacturing.
What they ask for
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Photonics, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years hands-on experience in semiconductor, photonics packaging, or precision opto-mechanical assembly environments.
- Experience with CAD modeling and simulation; deep familiarity with automated alignment and die-attach systems; understanding of adhesive dispense physics and automation equipment.
- Proficiency with DOE methods, SPC, and Minitab (or equivalent tools); experience transferring prototype processes to high-volume production with automation providers and contract manufacturers.
Nice to have
- SolidWorks; experience with automated micro-optics or fiber alignment, lens-to-PIC coupling, micro-electronic assembly, or precision metrology.
- Familiarity with cleanroom and ESD practices, ISO 9001 or automotive-style quality systems, photonic packaging materials, or mechanical and thermal FEA.
Pay
$150K – $250K USD base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, Minitab, SPC, DOE, Telecordia, JESD47, AEC-Q, Finite Element Analysis
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