Senior Manager, Silicon Photonics Testing And Packaging

Roles & Responsibilities Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) effort to develop in-house test solutions, including managing the tester RFQ (Request for Quotation) process Own the transfer of qualified test solutions into High Volume Manufacturing (HVM), ensuring smooth handover and production readiness Partner with design, process, and packaging engineering teams to define test requirements and specifications for silicon photonics products Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with test equipment vendors and suppliers Drive test yield improvement and cost-of-test reduction initiatives across the product lifecycle Establish and maintain test methodologies, standards, and documentation to support scale-up and manufacturing transfer Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for test development programs Lead and develop a team of test and packaging engineers Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, operations, quality, and supply chain) to ensure alignment on product qualification milestones Provide technical guidance on packaging and test integration challenges specific to silicon photonics devices Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, materials, or a related field Minimum 10 years of experience in photonics test/packaging engineering, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity Proven track record in NPI, test solution development, and HVM transfer within the photonics industry Strong understanding of silicon photonics packaging and test processes (e.g., optical alignment, wafer-level/final test, wire bonding, or fiber attach) Experience managing tester RFQ processes and vendor negotiations Strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder management skills Excellent leadership and people management capabilities