Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and cutting-edge brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Advanced Microsystems Technologies, AMT, is a technology division of Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), responsible for RF, Microelectronic, Optical components and Integrated Subsystems, providing services from design concept, through prototype design and testing, process development, assembly and test innovation, to volume manufacturing. We are extremely proud to partner with our customers enabling their product through the full product lifecycle.

At AMT, you will work on some of the most innovative programs and products that address emerging markets, including optical and RF communication, datacenter connectivity, quantum computing, automotive sensing systems, medical devices and diagnostics and test & measurement systems, to name a few.





We are looking for an experienced Optoelectronic Engineer with a strong background in optical / optoelectronic product development and manufacturing, to join the multidisciplinary development team to support the design and development of advanced optical components, modules and sub-systems to meet our customers’ needs. The position, reporting to the Manager of Optical Design, involves both leading and supporting projects from concept definition, detailed design, process definition and development, test development, prototyping and qualification phases, through to implementation into volume manufacturing.

Development projects include, but are not limited to:

Telecom/datacom components/modules/subsystems (lasers, detectors, modulators, receivers, amplifiers, transceivers, etc)

Medical, biomedical, military optoelectronic components

Provide optical design technical leadership using your broad and deep optical design capability and experience, to help drive development projects and to expand internal expertise in the following areas:

Optical modeling (of free space and guided wave systems) and opto-mechanical tolerance analysis to assess practical performance capability

Definition and development of advanced packaging and integration processes for compact, efficient, and high performance optoelectronic products





Definition and implementation of processes for active and passive optical alignment and related integration approaches on advanced optical assembly equipment

Processes to include: active/passive alignment, precision epoxy dispensing, UV curing, semiconductor die and microelectronic components bonding and interconnection, ultra precision flip chip assembly, under fill, packaging encapsulation, etc

Product and process verification and qualification requirements, including root cause analysis and associated process optimization

Work with thermal-structural engineering to assess impact on optical performance through advanced FEA analysis

Support product transition into manufacturing and provide support needed to members of the production team

Support new business development by interfacing with new customers to understand their requirements and generate appropriate proposals and associated quotations

Some travel may be required

A graduate degree in science or engineering (in a relevant discipline) is preferred

Expertise in product design and development, from concept to qualification, preferably with experience through volume manufacturing introduction

Demonstrated ability to work within and to provide technical leadership within high performance optical product development teams

The hiring process for this position does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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📌 Engineer in Optoelectronics fabrication (Ottawa)
🏢 Sanmina
📍 Ottawa