Job Description

Optical Alignment Process Engineer
Location: Lewisville, TX

A fast-growing photonics manufacturing company in the North Dallas area is seeking an Optical Alignment Process Engineer to join its expanding team. This organization develops and produces high-speed optical transceivers for advanced applications in Data Center Interconnect (DCI), High-Performance Computing (HPC), and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Position Overview

As part of a multidisciplinary product development and manufacturing team, the Optical Alignment Process Engineer will drive process engineering solutions supporting product development, new product introduction (NPI), and production of a range of optical product families. This role focuses heavily on active optical alignment for opto/microelectronic components, modules, and sub-systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product design and development teams to develop and implement process engineering solutions for new products.

• Support research and development of new optical process technologies.

• Manage multiple project timelines to ensure milestones are met.

• Develop and optimize active alignment recipes on automated systems for free-space optics, gratings, fiber coupling, and related applications.

• Troubleshoot and analyze process performance issues; provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

• Create and maintain process assembly documentation.

• Conceptualize tooling and fixtures to support new process development.

• Qualify and validate new processes being introduced into production.

• Research, select, and validate new equipment and technologies.

• Support customer NPI builds under tight timelines and provide feedback to improve manufacturability, yield, and throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in a Process or Manufacturing Engineering role.

• Hands-on experience with active optical alignment of free-space optics; familiarity with ficonTEC systems is a strong plus.

• Experience with automation and equipment programming.

• Strong understanding of process control and electronics assembly methodologies.

• Familiarity with engineering change processes.

• Proficiency in organizing documentation, file structures, and naming conventions.

• Experience with LabVIEW or other motion control software is preferred.

• Manual dexterity for handling small components, dies, and assemblies under microscopes.

• Experience with laser welding, DFM/FMEA, and lean manufacturing principles is advantageous.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for up to two months for training.

• Proficiency in Mandarin is highly preferred.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Physical Requirements

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Close vision required for detailed optical work.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Professional development opportunities.