Precision Opto-Mechanical Process Engineer - Co Packaged Optics (m/f/d)

Requisition Number: 73725

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

For our location in Berlin, Germany , we are looking for a

Precision Opto-Mechanical Process Engineer - Co Packaged Optics (m/f/d)

Role Purpose

As a Process Development Engineer - Co-Packaged Optics , you focus on developing and maturing micro opto-mechanical assembly and alignment processes for next-generation co-packaged optics products.

Your primary mission is to develop automation-ready designs into robust, scalable manufacturing processes. You lead early-stage process development in R&D environments, defining optical and mechanical alignment strategies and validating automation concepts with a strong focus on cycle time, yield, and process capability.

You operate primarily in early-stage and pre-industrial semi-automatied setups, ensuring that processes are ready for efficient transfer to internal manufacturing teams or external automation and production partners.

Key Responsibilities

Opto-Mechanical Process Development (Co-Packaged Optics)

• Develop and optimize opto-mechanical assembly and alignment processes for co-packaged optics (CPO) applications.
• Define and validate optical and mechanical alignment strategies, including passive, active, and hybrid concepts.
• Work, optimize and co-develop early-stage manual, semi-automated and automated optical setups
• Translate product and system requirements into stable, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the definition of opto-mechanical interfaces from a process robustness and yield perspective.

Early-Stage Automation and Process Development

• Develop optical assemblies and alignment processes on early-stage R&D and prototype automation setups.
• Analyze and optimize processes with respect to cycle time, yield, and cost drivers.

• Design and evaluate automation concepts for key process steps, including definition of KPIVs and KPOVs for critical process steps and establish suitable measurement and monitoring concepts.

• Prepare developed processes for transfer to internal manufacturing or external partners.
• Create process documentation, specifications, and acceptance criteria to support smooth handover.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optics / Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• >5 years of hands-on experience in opto-mechanical process development, assembly, and alignment.
• Experience in co-packaged optics or closely related high-precision optical and/or mechanical assembly technologies.
• Several years in practical experience with early-stage automation, prototype equipment, or R&D manufacturing setups
• Experience defining KPIV/KPOV frameworks and inline or end-of-line measurement concepts.
• Knowledge of structured process development methodologies (e.g. DoE, FMEA) and history of developing processes from scratch with focus on yield, cycle time, and scalability.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in process development with optical alignment automation (active alignment, passive alignment, Pick & Place, Bonding )
• Experience with fiber arrays, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), or advanced optical packaging.
• Solid understanding of optical alignment principles, tolerances, GD&T, and process capability.
• Familiarity with dispensing technologies, bonding processes, and precision handling systems.
• Experience transferring processes to external manufacturing or automation partners.
• Experience in CAD (Creo preferred).

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