Micro Optics Fabrication Engineer

Avicena is a privately held company developing microLED based ultra-low power high bandwidth interconnects for chip-to-chip communications.  This technology will revolutionize High-Performance (HPC) and Cloud computing, as well as other industries where low power interconnects are critical like camera sensors, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace. Avicena is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with a development center in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was founded in 2019 by leading technologists from the optical networking industry with a track record of delivering breakthrough products.  (www.avicena.tech) 

About The Role

Experienced engineer with strong technical background in the field of micro-optics, from optical design through micro-optics assembly and manufacturing. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of multi-lens micro-optics components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in developing micro-optics lens systems
• Design and simulate the performance of functional 3D micro-optical structures such as multi-element arrays and lenses
• Manage plans to accomplish the project on time, utilizing optical design/analysis software and working with manufacturing partners
• Work with micro-optic vendors to deliver prototypes
• Develop fabrication and assembly techniques for high volume manufacturing
• Work with opto-mechanical engineers to define mechanical tolerances and constraints at the system level
• Process development on die bond equipment
• Develop custom lens materials that meet reliability requirements
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S., MS, or PhD in physics, optics or materials science, or equivalent knowledge
• Experience in design, fabrication, and testing of lens arrays and precision molded optics
• Deep knowledge of optical materials and material reliability testing
• Strong communication skills, ideally combined with experience working with vendors/suppliers