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Added 18 days ago
Photonics Control & Test Engineer
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
As a Photonics Control & Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the "brain" behind our measurement systems. Your primary focus will be following the entire designing cycle of…
Added 2 days ago
Senior Photonics Engineer - Experimental Nonlinear Optics
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Documentation: Generate detailed technical documentation, including design specs, test procedures, and operational manuals.
Added 4 days ago
Engineer/Scientist packaging - R&D
Excelitas Technologies
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
We are looking for a passionate Packaging Engineer who will participate in or lead the development of new semiconductor products, namely lasers and photo-detectors for commercial,…
Added 6 days ago
Staff/ Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
Lightmatter
Toronto, ON
As a Hardware Test Automation Engineer you'll have the opportunity to work across some combination of: an internal test software framework (Java/Python-based), industry-standard ATE test…
Added 6 days ago
Staff/ Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
Lightmatter
Toronto, ON
Full-time
As a Hardware Test Automation Engineer you'll have the opportunity to work across some combination of: an internal test software framework (Java/Python-based), industry-standard ATE test…
Added 6 days ago
Staff/ Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
Lightmatter
Toronto, ON
Full-time
As a Hardware Test Automation Engineer you'll have the opportunity to work across some combination of: an internal test software framework (Java/Python-based), industry-standard ATE test…
Added 6 days ago
Photonics Engineer System Integration
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
We are looking for a hands-on, analytical, and driven Photonics Engineer to join our hardware team and accelerate the development of our Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing (FTQC) systems. If…
Added 12 days ago
Mechanical Design Engineer (Co-op)
Zaber Technologies
Vancouver, BC
Temporary
By joining Zaber, you’ll contribute to the manufacturing of precision motion control equipment for applications in fields such as photonics, biotechnology, aerospace, and semiconductor…
Added 12 days ago
Automation and Test Engineer - Photonics
Lumentum
Ottawa, ON · Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)
Full-time
We’re looking for an engineer to build the automation and software our photonics manufacturing runs on: process automation, test automation, machine vision, data acquisition and analytics,…
Added 18 days ago
Lead Engineer - Laser Systems
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
The Lead Engineer will architect and build the ultra-stable, low-noise laser engines powering the world’s first fault-tolerant photonic quantum computers, acting as both a system architect…
Added 18 days ago
Photonics Engineer - Systems Integration
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
We are looking for a hands-on, analytical, and driven Photonics Engineer to join our hardware team and accelerate the development of our Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing (FTQC) systems. If…
Added 28 days ago
Optical Engineer
RANOVUS Inc.
Ottawa, ON
Other
We are seeking a motivated and talented Optical Engineer to join our Optical System Integration/ Verification team. The successful candidate would implement and test electrical and optical…
Added 19 days ago
Process Engineer Co-op/Intern
Lumentum
Ottawa, ON · Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)
Full-time
Lumentum Ottawa powers internet communications and AI/ML infrastructure NPI & R&D. We design, test, and manufacture optical devices for predominantly telecom and data center applications.…
Added 24 days ago
Senior Photonic Engineer – Experimentalist
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
We are seeking a Senior Photonic Engineer – Experimentalist to participate in designing, developing and experimentally validating cutting-edge photonic systems. Your primary focus will be…
Added 26 days ago
Staff/Sr Staff Electro-Optic Codesign Engineer
Lightmatter
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data…
Added 23 days ago
Applications Engineer
Zaber Technologies
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…members will be there to support you in developing your motion control and customer service…
Added 17 days ago
Staff/Sr Staff Electro-Optic Link Codesign Engineer
Lightmatter
Toronto, ON
…progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data…
Added 27 days ago
Principal Advanced Optical Packaging Engineer
Ranovus
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
Ranovus is seeking a Principal Advanced Optical Packaging Engineer to develop and industrialize packaging technologies for next-generation optical engines used in AI and data-center…
Added 28 days ago
Optical Engineer
Ranovus
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
We are seeking a motivated and talented Optical Engineer to join our Optical System Integration/ Verification team. The successful candidate would implement and test electrical and optical…
Added 1 month ago
Staff/Sr. Staff Design Verification Engineer
Lightmatter
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data…
Added 4 months ago
Silicon Photonics Designer and Tester Engineer
RANOVUS Inc.
Ottawa, ON
Other
We are seeking a highly skilled, independent, and detail-oriented Silicon Photonics Designer and Tester Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a Master or PhD degree…
Added 1 month ago
Photonics Test Engineer - Wafer Level
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Make test plans, manage equipment allocation and train operators.
Added 1 month ago
Senior Software Automation Engineer
Lumentum
Ottawa, ON · Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)
Full-time
Engineer with impact: Design and implement advanced optical test and verification strategies to transition breakthrough products from the design phase to full-scale production.
Added 27 days ago
Senior Optical Characterization and Test Engineer
Lumentum
Ottawa, ON · Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)
Full-time
Position Title: Senior Optical Characterization and Test Engineer
Added 1 month ago
Manager, Pilot Line Technician Team
Photonic Inc.
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Leadership Skills: 3+ years leading technician, operator, or junior-engineer teams in a semiconductor, photonics, optics, or cryogenic R&D / pilot-manufacturing environment, with…

Ranovus

Principal Advanced Optical Packaging Engineer

Ottawa, ON, K2K 2X1, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

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Principal Advanced Optical Packaging Engineer Location: Ottawa, Ontario | Type: Full-time

The Opportunity Ranovus is seeking a Principal Advanced Optical Packaging Engineer to develop and industrialize packaging technologies for next-generation optical engines used in AI and data-center connectivity. This hands-on role covers package/process architecture, flip-chip and BGA assembly, hybrid laser integration, fiber attach, optical alignment, thermal-mechanical risk management, burn-in, tooling, automation, and manufacturing transfer. Working directly with design teams, equipment developers, suppliers, CMs, and OSAT partners.

What You Will Own

Package & Process Architecture: Translate product requirements into packaging/assembly strategies; define build sequences, inspection points, rework, and test gates; lead DFM/DFA/DFT/DFR reviews; identify risks and drive DOEs/qualification.
Flip-Chip, Die Attach & Electrical Integration: Develop/qualify flip-chip and fine-pitch die-attach processes (copper-pillar, BGA, LGA, WLCSP); define reflow, solder paste, flux, and cleaning approaches; manage warpage, CTE mismatch, and voiding; develop underfill/encapsulation processes; define AOI, X-ray, and cross-section inspection methods.
Laser Packaging & Hybrid Integration: Lead hybrid laser-to-carrier and laser-to-ePIC assembly process development; work with laser die, lenses, isolators, and couplers; define alignment, attachment, and burn-in/test flows; manage supplier specs for laser components.
Fiber Attach & Optical I/O: Develop repeatable fiber-array attach processes (single-mode, PM fiber, multi-fiber arrays); define alignment strategy, adhesive/cure processes, and loss-control methods; support automated fiber-attach station development (motion, vision, dispensation, calibration).
Thermal-Mechanical & Materials: Evaluate thermal paths and manage package stress/warpage/CTE mismatch; select and qualify solders, underfills, adhesives, TIMs, and encapsulants; partner with mechanical/simulation specialists.
NPI & Manufacturing Transfer: Lead processes from POC through NPI, qualification, and production ramp; define tooling, SOPs, PFMEAs, and control plans; drive root-cause/corrective action; decide what stays in-house vs. transfers to partners

Required Experience

10+ years in advanced optical packaging, photonic packaging, optoelectronic assembly, semiconductor packaging, or precision micro-assembly.
Demonstrated ownership of packaging processes from development through NPI/production transfer.
Hands-on experience in several flip-chip bonding, fine-pitch die attach, copper-pillar/solder-bump interconnect, BGA/LGA assembly, substrate/interposer integration, laser die/subassembly packaging, fiber-array attach, active/passive optical alignment, underfill/encapsulation/adhesive processes.
Strong grasp of how optical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, material, and manufacturing requirements interact in an optoelectronic package.
Practical knowledge of soldering, wetting, flux, intermetallics, surface finishes, underfill, adhesives, curing, and contamination control.
Experience with DOEs, process characterization, qualification builds, and failure analysis.
Experience defining process windows, inspection criteria, and manufacturing controls.
Ability to distinguish lab demonstrations from robust, transferable manufacturing processes.
Experience with external manufacturing partners, equipment suppliers, or component vendors.
Strong technical judgment and communication skills.

Particularly Valuable Experience

Laser/laser-array/hybrid laser-photonic subassembly packaging; co-packaged or external laser sources.
Single-mode edge coupling, lensed coupling, mode-field conversion, isolators, turning optics.
Laser characterization, chip-on-carrier test, burn-in, reliability qualification.
Silicon photonics packaging for transceivers/optical engines (800G–6.4T+).
Automated optical alignment equipment (e.g., FiconTEC); motion control, machine vision, force sensing, UV curing.
Organic substrates, advanced interposers, high-density BGA connectors.
Thermal-mechanical modeling (warpage, stress, CTE, solder-joint reliability).
SPC, MSA, GR&R, Cp/Cpk, yield improvement.
CAD experience (SolidWorks or comparable).

Education Bachelor's in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, Packaging Engineering, or related field required; Master's/PhD preferred. Deep relevant experience may substitute for an advanced degree.

The Successful Candidate Someone who has personally built and debugged complex optoelectronic hardware who is able to explain not just what process was used, but why, what the failure mechanisms were, and how it was transferred to manufacturing. Comfortable moving between architecture-level and hands-on assembly discussions, and capable of bringing the right specialists together to reach engineering decisions.

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Responsibilities

The Principal Advanced Optical Packaging Engineer will develop and industrialize packaging technologies for next-generation optical engines used in AI and data-center connectivity. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of packaging processes from architecture and design reviews through to NPI and manufacturing transfer.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in advanced optical or semiconductor packaging with hands-on expertise in flip-chip, die attach, and optical alignment. A bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field is required, with a master's or PhD preferred.

Skills

Optical packaging
Photonic packaging
Flip-chip assembly
Die attach
Fiber-array attach
Optical alignment
Thermal-mechanical risk management
NPI
Manufacturing transfer
Semiconductor packaging
Optoelectronic assembly
Precision micro-assembly
Failure analysis
Process characterization
Silicon photonics
Automation

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Keywords

Optical packaging
Photonic packaging
Flip-chip
BGA
LGA
WLCSP
Copper-pillar
Hybrid laser integration
Fiber attach
Optical alignment
Thermal-mechanical
NPI
Manufacturing transfer
DFM
DFA
DFT
DFR
DOE
Silicon photonics
Transceivers
FiconTEC
SolidWorks
SPC
MSA
GR&R
Optoelectronic
Semiconductor packaging
Precision micro-assembly
Failure analysis
Automation

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