Optical Packaging & Component Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, US

Job Description / Skills Required

Avicena is a privately held company developing microLED based ultra-low power high bandwidth interconnects for chip-to-chip communications.  This technology will revolutionize High-Performance (HPC) and Cloud computing, as well as other industries where low power interconnects are critical like camera sensors, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace. Avicena is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with a development center in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was founded in 2019 by leading technologists from the optical networking industry with a track record of delivering breakthrough products.  (www.avicena.tech)   

 

About the role:

Develop and maintain micro-lens array production and associated package assembly:  

  • Work with optical designers to generate optical micro-lens array specifications.  
  • Select and work closely with key suppliers to optimize micro-lens array design.  
  • Support assembly process and tooling development. 
  • Run flip-chip-like process and machines 
  • Support development of mechanical/optomechanical test procedures and systems at component and subsystem levels. 
  • Troubleshoot during product bring up and analyze data to optimize yield. 
  • Specify and oversee component reliability and qualification testing. 
  • Perform Failure Mode Engineering Analysis (FMEA) as needed.

 

Requirements:

  • 5+ years experience in micro-component fabrication. 
  • Experience with wafer level assembly processing. 
  • Familiarity with optical fibers, optical launch optimization and optical loss testing. 
  • Cleanroom process experience 
  • Hands-on expertise with optical modelling software (Zemax, etc.) 
  • M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. 
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment, adapt, and overcome unforeseen challenges. 
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal/communication skills within the company and with partners, customers, and consultants.