Optical Fiber Packaging Engineer

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. The Optical Fiber Packaging Engineer is to lead optical fiber package development from ideation to prototype and production for high performance interconnect project. The job requires providing solutions that are highly creative, and directly contribute to product differentiation. The Optical Packaging Engineer will be responsible to establish package manufacturability and reliability, drive package qualification activities. The Optical Packaging Engineer needs to work closely with fab, assembly, substrate, connector partners, and collaborate with multi-functional teams with in AMAT and define optical package requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and Simulation: Create detailed mechanical designs for optical packages, including fiber mounting, coupling structures, and environmental sealing, using tools like CAD (SolidWorks) and FEA (COMSOL, ANSYS).
• Optical Alignment & Assembly: Develop and optimize high-precision, sub-micron alignment and bonding processes (e.g., epoxy curing, laser welding) for fiber-to-chip or fiber-to-lens coupling.
• Reliability & Testing: Conduct environmental stress testing (vibration, thermal shock, humidity) to ensure long-term, rugged performance.
• Material Selection: Select materials based on thermal conductivity, thermal expansion (CTE) matching, and optical stability.

Benefits

• You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers.
• We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
• At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees