Photonics Packaging Engineer

My client is seeking a Photonics Packaging Engineer to support the development and integration of their PICs, for their global-leading, optical communications technology. You will help take devices from laboratory prototypes towards production-ready modules.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer to develop their hands-on packaging experience within a growing photonics team. This is an onsite role, based in Milan.

• Support the packaging and integration of photonic integrated circuits, from prototype development through to product testing
• Assist with optical coupling, fibre alignment, attachment and bonding processes
• Help develop and improve assembly and packaging processes for manufacturability and scalability
• Carry out optical characterisation, testing and basic failure analysis of packaged devices
• Analyse experimental results and support improvements to package performance, reliability and yield
• Work closely with photonics, electronics and R&D teams to integrate packaging requirements into product development

• Degree in Photonics, Optical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline
• Some hands-on experience in photonics engineering, optoelectronics, semiconductor packaging or a related field
• Understanding of optical coupling, fibre alignment and attachment techniques
• Familiarity with photonic assembly processes and packaging technologies
• Basic knowledge of electrical interfaces, RF connectivity or optoelectronic integration
• Experience with laboratory testing, optical characterisation or experimental measurements
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to develop practical engineering solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team

• Exposure to optical communications is preferred, but not essential
• Exposure to reliability testing, environmental qualification or failure analysis
• Experience working with external foundries, assembly houses or substrate suppliers