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APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC

The Quality Control Engineer will oversee IPQC and OQC activities, monitor product and process ... Good knowledge about optoelectronic industry products and processes * Excellent presentation and ...

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc

QC Engineer

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

The Quality Control Engineer will oversee IPQC and OQC activities, monitor product and process ... Good knowledge about optoelectronic industry products and processes * Excellent presentation and ...

GPD Optoelectronics

Assembly - Wire Bonder

Salem, NH · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

... optoelectronic devices using proper ESD, cleanliness, and contamination (FOD) control techniques • Support engineering builds, process development, and continuous improvement activities, as needed ...

Apple

OLED Device Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Apple is looking for a creative, hands-on, self motivated Engineer who will play a critical role in ... Solid understanding of organic optoelectronic device physics, optics as well as electronics ...

Apple

OLED Device Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Apple is looking for a creative, hands-on, self motivated Engineer who will play a critical role in ... Solid understanding of organic optoelectronic device physics, optics as well as electronics ...

Socket.dev

OLED Device Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Solid understanding of organic optoelectronic device physics, optics as well as electronics ... PhD in (Applied) Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or similar and a minimum of 3 ...

GPD Optoelectronics

$159K - $166K/yr

GPD Optoelectronics is seeking an accomplished technical lead engineer with a diverse skill set to join our team! As the Lead Optical Packaging Engineer, you will oversee developing advanced ...

GPD Optoelectronics

$17.25 - $22/hr

... optoelectronic devices using proper ESD, cleanliness, and contamination (FOD) control techniques Support engineering builds, process development, and continuous improvement activities, as needed ...

QCi

Test Engineer,Hardware- Photonics

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

Develop and implement testbeds to evaluate the performance of optoelectronic chips, components, and modules * Provide test engineering support for the design, prototyping, and delivery of proof-of ...

GPD Optoelectronics

Assembly - Die Attach

Salem, NH · On-site

GPD Optoelectronics Corp. is seeking a Senior Fabrication Engineer. The Senior Fabrication Engineer will manage the wafer processing operation in a semi-automated wafer fab with several manual ...

Vishay Intertechnology

Sr. Innovation Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

Innovation Engineer - Market Development (Optoelectronics)****About the Role**We are seeking a highly motivated **Innovation Engineer - Market Development** to drive application-driven growth for our ...

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What does an optoelectronics engineer do?

An Optoelectronics Engineer designs, develops, and tests devices that use light, such as lasers, LEDs, fiber optics, and imaging systems. They work in industries like telecommunications, healthcare, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Their responsibilities include selecting materials, optimizing performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring product reliability. They often collaborate with electrical engineers, physicists, and material scientists to innovate and improve optical technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an optoelectronics engineer?

To thrive as an Optoelectronics Engineer, you need a deep understanding of optics, electronics, semiconductor physics, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field. Familiarity with CAD design software, optical simulation tools like Zemax, and industry standards is essential, along with experience in laboratory testing and prototyping equipment. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork and communication abilities are important soft skills in this field. These skills enable precise design, development, and troubleshooting of advanced optoelectronic devices while ensuring successful project collaboration and innovation.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for an optoelectronics engineer?

As an Optoelectronics Engineer, your daily responsibilities may include designing and simulating optical systems, conducting experiments to validate new component designs, and working closely with manufacturing teams to prototype and test devices. You may also analyze data from experiments, write technical reports, and contribute to troubleshooting design or production issues. Regular collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including mechanical and software engineers—is common to ensure that optoelectronic components meet system requirements. This role offers a balance between hands-on laboratory work and desk-based design and analysis tasks.

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High-Speed Optoelectronic Transceiver Design & Development Engineer

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

samtec
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Position at Samtec, Inc
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec's global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
Summary/Objective:
Our high-speed optoelectronic transceiver design and development engineers own the design of our high-speed optical communication transceivers, including component selection such as opto-electronic devices and Physical Media Dependent ASICs, PCB design and layout, signal integrity, and device characterization and configuration optimization. Our mid-board optical transceiver products operate at low speeds (25G) up to today's leading data rates (e.g., 100G/400G/800G and beyond). The qualified candidate will be an expert in high-speed optoelectronics with adjacent competencies so they're able to trade off design decisions across many engineering disciplines - EE, high-speed RF/signal integrity, optics/photonics, mechanical, thermal, firmware/DSP, and process development - across the product development life cycle. They translate product requirements into product and project metrics and execute prototype bring-up, integration, characterization, and validation, including signal-integrity and optical link-budget analysis; these metrics also drive product qualification and production testing. In lead roles, they remove roadblocks in new product development (NPD) and advise NPD leaders.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop high-speed optoelectronic transceiver products - optimizing bandwidth, signal integrity, link budget, and power efficiency across NRZ and PAM4 signaling.
  • Model and simulate RF and optical subsystems using tools like ADS, HFSS, or Zemax to predict performance and refine designs.
  • Integrate RF components (e.g., amplifiers, mixers) with optical elements (e.g., modulators, photodetectors) to create cohesive, high-functioning assemblies.
  • Perform hands-on testing and validation of prototypes, using RF test equipment (e.g., network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, BERT) and optical tools (e.g., power meters, OTDRs, scope, VOA, optical switch).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to RF-optical interactions, such as impedance matching, noise reduction, or optical loss.
  • Collaborate with product managers and manufacturing to ensure designs are scalable, cost-effective, and compliant with applicable standards and MSAs (e.g., IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, OIF-CEI, CMIS, relevant MSA form factors), plus ITU and MIL-STD where required.
  • Document design specifications, test procedures, and performance data to support development milestones and production transitions.
  • Research emerging RF-optics technologies and materials to enhance product capabilities and maintain a competitive edge.

Use this statement in all cases "The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities"
Required Experience:
  • 4+ years of experience in high speed optoelectronic transceiver product design, with a focus on integrated RF-optics systems.
  • Familiar with RF design tools (e.g., Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS) and optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax, OptiSystem).
  • Hands-on experience with RF and optical test equipment - signal generators, vector network analyzers, BER testers, optical spectrum analyzers, and high-speed sampling/real-time oscilloscopes (DCA) for eye-diagram, jitter, and TDECQ characterization.
  • Strong knowledge of RF principles (modulation, impedance, EMI) and high-speed optoelectronic concepts (fiber optics, laser diodes, modulators/photodetectors, dispersion), including high-speed link concepts - NRZ/PAM4, SerDes, equalization (CTLE/DFE/FFE), FEC, jitter, and eye-diagram/BER analysis.
  • Ability to analyze and solve complex technical challenges at the intersection of RF and optical domains.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation.
  • (Optional: Familiarity with specific applications/standards - e.g., hyperscale data center and AI/ML interconnects, 100G/400G/800G Ethernet, coherent optics, 5G fronthaul, satellite comms, PCIe, or military/ruggedized/radar environments.)

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Photonics Physics or a related field is required. Master or Doctoral degree in those fields will be a plus.

Salary and benefit offerings:
The preferred location for this position is the Silicon Valley Design Center in Santa Clara, CA, where the salary range is $240,000 - $330,000 annually, based on experience, plus generous Samtec bonuses paid three times per year (February, August, and late fall).
A secondary option is the Samtec Vista Design Center in San Diego/Vista, CA. At this site, the salary range is $210,000 - $290,000 annually, based on experience, plus the same bonus structure.
Relocation assistance is available only for moves to the preferred location Silicon Valley Design Center in Santa Clara, CA.
SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage

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Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New Albany, IN, US

Year founded

1976

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