Optical Fiber Packaging Engineer

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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next‑generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Salary: $ – $

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

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The Optical Fiber Packaging Engineer leads optical fiber package development from ideation to prototype and production for high‑performance interconnect projects. The role requires providing highly creative solutions that directly contribute to product differentiation. The Engineer will establish package manufacturability and reliability, drive package qualification activities, and work closely with fab, assembly, substrate, connector partners, and multi‑functional teams within AMAT to define optical package requirements.

• Design and Simulation:
  Create detailed mechanical designs for optical packages, including fiber mounting, coupling structures, and environmental sealing, using tools such as CAD (Solid Works) and FEA (COMSOL, ANSYS).
• Optical Alignment & Assembly:
  Develop and optimize high‑precision, sub‑micron alignment and bonding processes (e.g., epoxy curing, laser welding) for fiber‑to‑chip or fiber‑to‑lens coupling.
• Reliability & Testing:
  Conduct environmental stress testing (vibration, thermal shock, humidity) to ensure long‑term, rugged performance.
• Material Selection:
  Select materials based on thermal conductivity, thermal expansion (CTE) matching, and optical stability.

Type of employment:
Full time

Employee type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time

Relocation eligible:
Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and consideration of internal equity with current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

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