Photonics Manufacturing Process Engineer – Optical Alignment & Packaging (m/f/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 27, 2026. Keysight scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Turn advanced photonic prototypes into reliable, production-ready technology.
Join Keysight’s photonic and electro-optical manufacturing team and help develop the processes behind high-performance optical measurement instruments, including tunable lasers and optical power meters.
As a Photonics Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for optical alignment and electro-optical packaging. Your work will combine photonics, hands-on process engineering and manufacturing automation, taking key optical building blocks from early prototypes through new product introduction (NPI) to mature production.
This role offers the opportunity to solve practical engineering challenges and directly influence how advanced photonic products are built, tested and manufactured.
Responsibilities
Develop optical alignment and packaging processes: Define, design and implement reliable manufacturing processes for photonic and electro-optical components and assemblies.
Take new products from prototype to production: Develop manufacturing strategies and establish processes that support successful new product introduction and production maturity.
Drive design for manufacturability: Define and implement goals for manufacturability, serviceability and quality throughout product development and ongoing production.
Automate manufacturing and testing: Develop tooling and software solutions to improve process automation, consistency and efficiency.
Optimize production workflows: Maintain and improve manufacturing processes to support reliable product performance and production quality.
Investigate manufacturing failures: Analyze process performance and failure modes, identify underlying causes and implement improvements.
Develop optical test solutions: Contribute to the design, implementation and debugging of optical test and measurement processes.
Collaborate across teams: Work with engineering and manufacturing colleagues to meet product development milestones and manufacturing requirements.
Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on optical communications, Physics or a closely related discipline.
Relevant experience
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: optical packaging, optical alignment, photonic integrated circuit (PIC) packaging, free-space optics or hybrid manufacturing.
Advanced knowledge and practical experience in electro-optical measurement and hybrid manufacturing processes.
Technical knowledge
A solid academic foundation in photonics, quantum electronics, optical telecommunications and hardware concepts.
Understanding of manufacturing process automation and software development for production applications.
Understanding of the design, implementation and debugging of optical test and measurement solutions.
Working style
A practical, motivated approach to solving engineering challenges and delivering reliable manufacturing processes.
Ability to manage technical priorities and meet product development schedules.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within and across teams.
Languages
- Good in English and German at B2 level or above.
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Develop optical alignment and packaging processes: Define, design and implement reliable manufacturing processes for photonic and electro-optical components and assemblies.
Take new products from prototype to production: Develop manufacturing strategies and establish processes that support successful new product introduction and production maturity.
Drive design for manufacturability: Define and implement goals for manufacturability, serviceability and quality throughout product development and ongoing production.
Automate manufacturing and testing: Develop tooling and software solutions to improve process automation, consistency and efficiency.
Optimize production workflows: Maintain and improve manufacturing processes to support reliable product performance and production quality.
Investigate manufacturing failures: Analyze process performance and failure modes, identify underlying causes and implement improvements.
Develop optical test solutions: Contribute to the design, implementation and debugging of optical test and measurement processes.
Collaborate across teams: Work with engineering and manufacturing colleagues to meet product development milestones and manufacturing requirements.
Education
Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on optical communications, Physics or a closely related discipline.
Relevant experience
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: optical packaging, optical alignment, photonic integrated circuit (PIC) packaging, free-space optics or hybrid manufacturing.
Advanced knowledge and practical experience in electro-optical measurement and hybrid manufacturing processes.
Technical knowledge
A solid academic foundation in photonics, quantum electronics, optical telecommunications and hardware concepts.
Understanding of manufacturing process automation and software development for production applications.
Understanding of the design, implementation and debugging of optical test and measurement solutions.
Working style
A practical, motivated approach to solving engineering challenges and delivering reliable manufacturing processes.
Ability to manage technical priorities and meet product development schedules.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within and across teams.
Languages
- Good in English and German at B2 level or above.
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***