Precision Opto-Mechanical Process Engineer - Co Packaged Optics (m/f/d)

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For our location in Berlin, Germany, we are looking for a

Precision Opto-Mechanical Process Engineer - Co Packaged Optics (m/f/d)

Role Purpose

As a Process Development Engineer – Co‑Packaged Optics, you focus on developing and maturing micro opto‑mechanical assembly and alignment processes for next‑generation co‑packaged optics products.

Your primary mission is to develop automation‑ready designs into robust, scalable manufacturing processes. You lead early‑stage process development in R&D environments, defining optical and mechanical alignment strategies and validating automation concepts with a strong focus on cycle time, yield, and process capability.

You operate primarily in early-stage and pre‑industrial semi-automatied setups, ensuring that processes are ready for efficient transfer to internal manufacturing teams or external automation and production partners.

Key Responsibilities

Opto‑Mechanical Process Development (Co‑Packaged Optics)

• Develop and optimize opto‑mechanical assembly and alignment processes for co‑packaged optics (CPO) applications.
• Define and validate optical and mechanical alignment strategies, including passive, active, and hybrid concepts.
• Work, optimize and co-develop early-stage manual, semi-automated and automated optical setups
• Translate product and system requirements into stable, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the definition of opto‑mechanical interfaces from a process robustness and yield perspective.

Early‑Stage Automation and Process Development

• Develop optical assemblies and alignment processes on early-stage R&D and prototype automation setups.
• Analyze and optimize processes with respect to cycle time, yield, and cost drivers.

• Design and evaluate automation concepts for key process steps, including definition of KPIVs and KPOVs for critical process steps and establish suitable measurement and monitoring concepts.

• Prepare developed processes for transfer to internal manufacturing or external partners.
• Create process documentation, specifications, and acceptance criteria to support smooth handover.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optics / Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• >5 years of hands‑on experience in opto‑mechanical process development, assembly, and alignment.
• Experience in co‑packaged optics or closely related high‑precision optical and/or mechanical assembly technologies.
• Several years in practical experience with early‑stage automation, prototype equipment, or R&D manufacturing setups
• Experience defining KPIV/KPOV frameworks and inline or end‑of‑line measurement concepts.
• Knowledge of structured process development methodologies (e.g. DoE, FMEA) and history of developing processes from scratch with focus on yield, cycle time, and scalability.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in process development with optical alignment automation (active alignment, passive alignment, Pick & Place, Bonding )
• Experience with fiber arrays, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), or advanced optical packaging.
• Solid understanding of optical alignment principles, tolerances, GD&T, and process capability.
• Familiarity with dispensing technologies, bonding processes, and precision handling systems.
• Experience transferring processes to external manufacturing or automation partners.
• Experience in CAD (Creo preferred).