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Koch Industries

Optical Process Engineer

Bridgewater, NJ · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Your Job We are looking for an Optical Process Engineer to monitor, evaluate, and improve optical ... Create assembly instructions, process documentation, preventative maintenance plans, and control ...

CLEAR ALIGN LLC

Optical Assembly Technician

Eagleville, MO · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

Learn assembly processes, quality standards, documentation, and safety procedures. * Become ... Build relationships across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality. By 60 Days * Assemble optical ...

Corning

Process Engineer, Optical Systems

Concord, NC · On-site

$95K - $131K/yr

Provide engineering-level support for optical measurement equipment, systems, and related manufacturing processes. Solve manufacturing and measurement-system issues using data analysis ...

Ametek

Optical Assembly Tech

Richmond, CA · On-site

... processing of parts using potentially hazardous materials (acids), with high precision and detail ... Work with engineering to develop methods for new products and assist in continually improving ...

Coherent

Optical Assembly Technician

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Do optical performance test for WSS optical assembly * Apply and cure UV glues to fix optical ... new processes, tools and techniques working with the Engineering team * Ability to work ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for process engineer optical assembly in the United States is $143,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Principal Optical Assembly Engineer

San Jose, CA • On-site

Astera Labs
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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$185K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

About the Role 

Astera Labs is seeking a Principal Optical Assembly Engineer to drive development of optical assembly processes that support next-generation photonics products for scale up and scale out AI infrastructure applications. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with technical leadership responsibilities, focused on developing robust assembly processes, expanding lab capability, and improving the yield, quality, and reliability of optical assemblies for NPO and CPO products. 

Responsibilities 

  • Drive development and optimization of optical assembly processes, including active and passive fiber alignment, fiber attach, and epoxy cure. 
  • Define and document process flows, work instructions, and quality control plans for optical assembly. 
  • Support the build-out and scaling of the optical assembly laboratory, including equipment layout, tool qualification, and safety protocols. 
  • Partner with equipment suppliers on the development and qualification of high volume capable active alignment systems, dispensing tools, and curing tools.  
  • Qualify optical adhesives and encapsulants with material vendors for optical performance, thermal and mechanical requirements, process scalability, and reliability. 
  • Develop yield improvement plans and implement statistical process control (SPC) methods for optical assembly. 

Basic Qualifications 

  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or a related field. 
  • 8+ years of experience in optical assembly, photonics packaging, or a related process development role. 
  • Hands-on experience developing precision assembly processes for photonic or optoelectronic products. 
  • Experience leading optical assembly platforms from concept to high volume production. 
  • Experience with alignment-intensive assembly methods and process controls used in fiber-coupled or optical device manufacturing. 
  • Strong understanding of process development, qualification, troubleshooting, and transfer to manufacturing. 
  • Ability to create clear process documentation and translate development work into repeatable production practices. 
  • Experience collaborating with external equipment and materials partners to mature assembly solutions. 
  • Strong foundation in yield analysis, reliability characterization, and process capability methodologies such as Cpk and SPC. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Hands-on experience with active alignment systems for photonic or optical device assembly. 
  • Hands-on experience with optical adhesives, encapsulants, and related material qualification. 
  • Familiarity with optical performance verification, failure analysis, and process optimization. 
  • Experience building high volume assembly tools, equipment qualification, and safe operating practices for optical assembly environments. 

Salary range is $185,000 to $240,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.

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