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Silicon Photonics Packaging Engineer - San Francisco, CA 94110 (Hybrid) at Women

Women Impact Tech, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview Silicon Photonics Packaging Engineer - San Francisco, CA 94110 (Hybrid) job at Women Impact Tech. San Francisco, CA.

We are seeking a

Silicon Photonics Packaging Engineer

to join our cutting-edge hardware engineering team. In this role, you will design and develop microelectronic assembly processes for

automotive-grade receiver and transmitter modules , enabling the next generation of high-performance LiDAR and photonic systems.

This is a unique opportunity to work on

complex IC packaging, system integration, and process development , collaborating with world-class teams and external manufacturing partners to bring innovative products into mass production.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize microelectronic assembly processes from wafer fab to package integration

Define specifications for

custom IC package designs and chip carriers , working with external partners to deliver production-ready solutions

Execute

process optimization, design validation, failure analysis, and sample builds

for package development and automotive qualification

Lead yield analysis and drive improvements/corrective actions for silicon process and assembly reliability

Collaborate with global vendors to develop new packaging processes, prototypes, and tooling

Manage vendor sourcing, vetting, quoting, and low-volume procurement for diverse components (substrates, epoxies, coated glass, PCBAs, tooling)

Drive

mass production readiness , collaborating across engineering and operations teams

Basic Qualifications

5+ years in

Semiconductor Package/Process Development , or 2+ years with a Master’s degree

Experience with

multi-layer ceramic, CMOS image sensor, BGA packages, and organic substrates

Hands-on experience with wafer-level processing (thin-film deposition, RIE silicon processing, wafer bonding, spin coat/lift-off, wafer dice/test)

Proficiency in automated microelectronic and photonic assembly (wafer inspection, die attach, wire bonding, vision inspection, underfill/encapsulation)

Working knowledge of

Failure Analysis tools

(X-ray, 3D interferometry, SEM, cross-sectioning, destructive testing, etc.)

Strong understanding of

semiconductor packaging for high-reliability environments

Bonus Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s in

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Experience with

optical systems or CMOS image sensor architecture

Exposure to

ATE package test environments

Familiarity with

statistical analysis methods

for production processes

Automotive qualification experience (AEC-Q100 or similar)

Note:

Candidate must be within 15 minutes commute to 94110 zip code or open to relocate to the city.

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