Senior Laser Design Engineer

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Senior Laser Design Engineer

Title : Senior Laser Design Engineer FLSA Status : Location Name : San Jose,California,USA Description :

NeoPhotonics is a leading developer and vertically integrated manufacturer of coherent and photonic integrated circuit based components, modules and subsystems for use in telecommunications and data center networks.

We thrive in making a difference. In each of our locations, you will find talented and committed teams, where we enjoy what we do and share in the values of our success.

Position Summary

The Senior Laser Design Engineer reports to the Senior Director of Design Engineering and will be a part of NeoPhotonics Global R&D team, working closely with our development centers located in San Jose, CA.

The Senior Laser Design Engineer is responsible for maintaining and developing NeoPhotonics high power laser, SOA and laser array designs for both present and future products that are integrated to SiPho platforms.

In addition, the position will be responsible for analyzing and summarizing laser performance data to deepen understanding of the parameters which affect laser yield while working with the laser wafer fabrication facility to exploit opportunities for improved yield and performance.

The Senior Laser Design Engineer works collaboratively with the packaging and manufacturing groups to define laser to package inter-operability, enable efficient product development and new product introductions (NPI) to ensure efficient laser test and burn-in methods are implemented to control delivered device performance and quality.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Maintain and develop NeoPhotonics internal DFB laser model
• Develop a laser gain model s
• Optimize the laser active region and DFB grating coupling for high power lasers.
• Work closely with the wafer growth and process facility to design experiments to optimize the design through physical analysis (SEM, AFM, SIMS, etc.

and the analysis of laser performance data

• Develop and enhance existing experimental methods for evaluating laser back reflection sensitivity.
• Maintain and develop laser designs optimized for minimum laser amplitude and phase noise.
• Provide guidance on laser integration with other InP chip functions. Implement methods to manage laser optical feedback, and appropriate process integration techniques.
• Use statistical analysis tools such as SAS JMP to evaluate and compare laser performance, and establish the critical process and design factors which control the performance and yield.
• Document laser designs, and design validation in the company documentation control system (Agile).
• Define formally documented performance specifications for developed designs.
• Recommend test and burn in methods and document these procedures.
• Plan development projects. Define and document the project scope, the required resources ( number of wafers, number of growths, etc.

the schedule, and the test metrics which will confirm that a goal was achieved.

Travel to NeoPhotonics global sites at decision or review points and for experimental work needed to execute programs

What you need to win

• A PHD or Master's Degree from an accredited university in engineering or physics (focused in the area of semiconductor laser research) or closely related fields
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience is highly desirable - an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Proven success maintaining and developing laser designs optimized for minimum laser amplitude and phase noise
• Proven experience with designing experiments to optimize the design through physical analysis (SEM, AFM, SIMS, etc.), and the analysis of laser performance data
• Demonstrated experience implementing methods to manage laser optical feedback, and appropriate process integration techniques
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as SAS JMP to evaluate and compare laser performance, establish critical process and design factors
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with conception, planning, design, and qualification phases of development projects
• Proficiency with Basic programming skills in a number of languages (Visual Basic, C, Matlab, etc) are required to build on existing platforms
• Proficiency with generic finite element method software, FLEXPDE and data analysis software such as SAS JMP is desirable
• Strong verbal, organizational, written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Must be able and willing to travel (Domestic / International 15%)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Neophotonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.