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Photonics Integration Engineering Manager

Digital Prospectors
Chelmsford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

Position: Photonics Integration Engineering Manager

Location: Chelmsford, MA (100% Onsite)

Length: Direct Hire


Job Description:

We are seeking a Process Integration Engineering Manager to be responsible for the development and manufacture of photonics semiconductor devices. The candidate will have an advanced knowledge of semiconductor materials, theory, and fabrication techniques primarily focused on Laser and Photo Detector products. The candidate will lead the development of new device and process technologies, continuous improvement of existing processes, and sustaining existing device process technologies. The successful candidate will integrate activities from design, thin film deposition, lithography, etching, and device testing.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop new process technologies and fabrication techniques for photonics semiconductor devices.
  • Support sustaining and operations activities for existing products.
  • Own and support assigned product lines through development, release, and ongoing production.
  • Analyze yield, parametric data, and correlation studies to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations.
  • Support new product introduction activities.
  • Ensure accuracy of specifications, photomasks, etch recipes, and MES routes.
  • Troubleshoot and disposition production material as needed.
  • Write and modify procedures and work instructions.
  • Plan and execute design of experiments.
  • Support design, modeling, and mask creation activities.
  • Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and testing.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 10 years of relevant experience required.
  • PhD with 6 years of experience or Master’s degree with 8 years of experience preferred.
  • Strong data analysis skills using statistical software such as Excel, Minitab, or JMP.
  • Hands-on experience with semiconductor fabrication equipment and process techniques, including etch, deposition, and lithography.
  • Demonstrated experience in process module development and module integration.
  • Strong understanding of optical and photonic device operation.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with multiple departments.
  • Experience with device modeling tools and CAD programs for mask design.
  • Familiarity with MES systems.
  • Experience with device testing and characterization.
  • Strong background in device failure analysis and root cause investigation.
  • Working knowledge of FMEA.


POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.


Come see why DPC has achieved:

  • 4.9/5 Star Glassdoor rating and the only staffing company (< 1000 employees) to be voted in the national Top 10 ‘Employee’s Choice - Best Places to Work’ by Glassdoor.
  • Voted ‘Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract For’ 8 consecutive years in a row by Staffing Industry Analysts as well as a ‘Best Company to Work For’ by Forbes, Fortune and Inc. magazine.


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Salary : $120,000 - $155,000

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