Optical Engineer - LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon)

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions, from components and modules to integrated line-cards.

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.

About the role

Our Fremont team is seeking a highly motivated Optical Engineer to join our team in developing Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) phase modulators for optical telecommunications and display applications.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical device development, combining device design, experimentation, device and material testing, algorithm development, and data analysis.

This person will work with a cross functional team across many geographic regions and may include travel.

What You Will Do


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine test strategies for LC materials, LC devices, and LCOS panels, ensuring robust performance and reliability.


* Design, develop, and optimize test setups for optical and electrical characterizations.


* Create and maintain test procedures and documentation for both R&D and manufacturing environments.


* Partner with design, product, and manufacturing teams to identify failure modes, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective screening methods.


* Lead and support device qualification activities, including performance and reliability testing, data analysis, and reporting.


* Contribute to product development through participation in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Masters degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Liquid Crystal (LC), or a related technical fiel


* At least 1 year of research, internship or industry experience of Liquid Crystal materials and Liquid crystal device physics


* Experience with data analysis and data analysis tools and test automation


* Experience with experimental design


* Proficiency in tools and programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, COMSOL, and LCD Master

What Will Put You Ahead


* PhD in Optical, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field


* Experience with LCOS development and testing


* Familiarity with a wavelength selective switch (WSS) technologies

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $150,000 per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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