Optical Manufacturing Engineer

Date

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Company: Super Micro Computer

Job Req : 30123

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community.

We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Supermicro is seeking a motivated Optical Manufacturing Engineer with 2-4 years of hands-on experience in optical networking and photonics to support the development and production of next-generation high-speed optical interconnect solutions for AI and hyperscale datacenters.

This role focuses on optical transceiver technologies, including Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), Optical Circuit Switches (OCS), and high-speed modules (800G/1.6T). The ideal candidate has solid technical knowledge in fiber optics, photoelectric conversion, and manufacturing processes, along with a strong desire to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative global environment. Prior experience in optical component manufacturing or high-tech electronics production is preferred.

• Analyze and optimize the advanced optical interconnect, transceiver, and photonic manufacturing related solutions to improve SMC product yield.
• Participate in testing, validation, and troubleshooting of photoelectric conversion, fiber-optic communication systems, silicon photonics, and signal integrity issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, Firmware, and PM) and external partners to ensure successful product development and deployment.
• Help identify and resolve optical performance, thermal, packaging, and signal integrity challenges.
• Contribute to scaling next-generation optical platforms from development to production.
• Travel occasionally to manufacturing sites to support technology transfer and production activities.

• Provide day-to-day technical support on the production floor for optical module assembly, testing, and quality control processes.
• Monitor production operations to ensure efficiency (OEE), minimize downtime, and maintain high product quality standards.
• Perform quality inspections of parts, components, and finished optical products; isolate defects, analyze root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Assist in optimizing manufacturing processes using Lean Manufacturing (5S), Six Sigma principles, and continuous improvement methods.
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues.
• Maintain accurate production records and contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Work closely with production operators and technicians to improve workflow, skills, and overall team efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels of materials and tools to support uninterrupted production.
• Promote safety protocols and environmental best practices on the manufacturing floor.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (Master's degree is a plus).
• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degrer or 3+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in optical communication systems, photonics technologies, or electronics/high-tech manufacturing.
• Practical…