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We are seeking a highly skilled experienced Packaging Engineer to join our photonics module assembly team. In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of optoelectronic module packaging, from process development to characterization. You will work at the intersection of electronics, optics, and precision mechanics, building next-generation photonic integrated circuit (PIC) modules for datacom and telecom next-gen applications. This is an individual contributor (IC) role with significant technical ownership and cross-functional influence. You will collaborate closely with design, test, optical and electronic engineers, and will be expected to drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and module performance. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Ílhavo, Portugal.
Job Responsibility:
Die Assembly & Bonding: Lead and optimize die bonding, flip chip (solder reflow, thermocompression, underfill), and wire/ribbon bonding processes for electronic and photonic dies (laser chips, PICs, photodetectors, driver ICs) using Si, SiN, InP, and TFLN dies, with focus on process control, placement accuracy, and CTE management
Optical Alignment & Fiber Attach: Develop passive and active fiber attach processes achieving sub-micron alignment tolerances on single- and multi-mode fibers, including pigtailing, v-groove arrays, and epoxy qualification, with optical characterization of insertion loss and back-reflection
Testing: Perform mechanical integrity tests (die/wire/fiber pull and shear) and module-level optical/electrical characterization
support design of experiments (DoE), test automation, and fixture development for yield tracking
Cross-Functional & Leadership: Collaborate with design teams to embed design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-testability (DFT) principles, mentor junior engineers, and communicate process results and qualification data to several teams within the company.
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
5-10+ years of hands-on experience in optoelectronic or photonic module packaging in an R&D or production environment
Demonstrated expertise in at least two of: die bonding (epoxy/solder), flip chip, wire bonding, or fiber attach/optical alignment
Experience with module-level electrical and optical characterization and test
Familiarity with cleanroom protocols, ESD handling, and semiconductor process environments
Strong understanding of optical coupling physics, waveguide fundamentals, and single-mode fiber handling
Experience with design of experiments (DoE), statistical process control (SPC), and failure analysis methodologies.
Nice to have:
Experience with hermetic packaging, encapsulated dies, or metal housing assembly
Knowledge of photonic integrated circuits (Si, SiN, InP, and TFLN platforms) and their packaging challenges