Job Description Position Title: Silicon Photonics Packaging Co-op/Intern Number of Position(s): 1 Duration: 4 Months Date: May - Aug 2026 Location: Onsite - Ottawa, CA Education Recommendations Currently a candidate for a Master''s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or other similar field with an accredited school in US. How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn Develop advanced semiconductor and optical packaging processes in-house or with contract manufacturers. Design optical transceiver packages in collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet performance and manufacturing requirements. Define and maintain Design Rules and ensure compliance with Design for Manufacturing standards. Perform mechanical and thermal simulations, tolerance analysis, and characterization. Lead package debug activities during validation and qualification phases. Plan and execute prototype builds to support early design validation. Apply deep knowledge of advanced packaging principles and stay current with emerging technologies. Key Skills And Experience Experience with package and process design/development from design to production. Knowledge of design for manufacturing, 2.5D/3D packaging, and TSVs. Experience with documentation of fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes. Solid interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills in order to interact with engineering staff, external vendors and contractors effectively. It would be nice if you also had: Knowledge of optical packaging, including epoxies, non-hermetic and high-volume packaging, plus thermal analysis for 2.5D/3D packages. Experience in semiconductor back-end processes: chip/wafer assembly and packaging. Familiarity with high-speed electronics or laser package design. Skills in thermo-mechanical simulations (e.g., ANSYS) and metrology techniques (SEM/XSEM, confocal microscopy, acoustic imaging). 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Silicon Photonics Packaging Co-op/Intern