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Santur is an aggressive, development-stage company committed to pioneering innovative, reliable and affordable optical components to enable next generation optical networks.  Our company culture values the individual employee. We understand that our employees are our greatest assets, and we are committed to their growth.

We are looking for bright, energetic, friendly people to help realize our company vision. If you're looking for an environment that promotes excitement, learning, inspiration, and the chance to pioneer practical technology, we want to work with you! 

If you would like to join our team, please explore our job openings on our website at www.santurcorp.com.  You can submit your resume via email.  If you don’t see a specific job for which you qualify, please submit your resume anyway.  We are always looking for a great people to add to our team.

Santur offers a competitive total compensation package to all employees, including competitive salaries, stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan. 


Current positions include:

Engineering

R&D

Sales/Marketing

  • Applications Engineer – China (coming)
  • Sales Engineer (coming)
CM-China
  • Sales Engineer in China

  • Production Line Control Manager (coming)
  • Module Testing and RMA Engineer (coming)
  • Components/Quality Engineer (coming)
Production Finance


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Senior Product Engineer
Job Description :
Lead the new product introduction process including engineering projects, design for manufacturability, testing and documentation control. Owns all aspects of products transferred to production such as cost reduction plans, customer support, returns, reliability, specifications, and modifications to existing products. Skill set includes ability to contribute in a wide range of technical areas such as mechanical design skills, optics, RF, lasers, and material properties as well as project management capabilities, ability to lead cross functional teamwork, understanding of domestic and international manufacturing and product development methodologies.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following; other duties may be assigned.
  • Project management of new product introductions.
  • Development of product quality test plans and testing implementation procedures.
  • Product design and integrity assurance through domestic and foreign manufacturing capabilities ensuring timely execution and lowest cost manufacturing methods.
  • Team leader of cross functional teams to ensure all parties are updated on a continuous basis in a timely manner.  Perform liaison function between Engineering, Development, and Operations for any related issues, problems or improvements.
  • Generation of product BOMs, product cost estimates, and cost reduction projects.
  • Perform necessary calculations such as stress analysis, performance analysis, dimensional analysis, etc. as required.
  • Define problem areas and implement product improvements based on customer concerns.
  • Prepare technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, reports, etc
  • Interact with vendors concerning parts or products they supply or propose to supply to company.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Ph.D degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, optics, or related technical field.
  • Five  or more years optoelectronics components  or data com experience, equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven track record of introducing new OEM products/components a must.
  • Outstanding communication, organization and leadership skills required.
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 Technician - Swing Shift 
Responsibilities:
  • Daily production / R&D wafer cleaving and dicing
  • Daily production /R&D bar loading for facet coating
  • Preparation for wafer qualification
  • Microscope inspection on bars/chips/chips on submount (COS)
Qualifications:
  • High school or equivalent
  • One year of experience in small parts handing and/or optical coater operation
  • Reliable
  • Ability to handle fine/delicate parts
  • Ability to use a microscope for extended periods
  • Basic Microsoft Office computer skills
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 Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description :
You will develop software for tunable lasers used in telecommunication systems.  Position involves algorithm development, testing and implementation
Qualifications:
  • Embedded C/C++ development

  • System modeling, preferably using Matlab

  • C/C++ or Java development under Windows

  • Strong written communication skills

  • Servo controls

  • Control of DFB/DBR/external-cavity tunable lasers

  • Position requires at least 3 years industry experience. 

  • Background in physics, electrical engineering or computer science required.

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 Senior Optoelectronics Packaging engineer
Job Description :

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for contributing and managing a small group of engineers and technicians designing new optoelectronic packages and modules incorporating laser arrays, passive waveguide devices, and optical subassemblies. Optical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics need to be modeled, specified, proto-typed and measured. Working in the development group, the candidate will be responsible for the part through qualification and release to the engineering and manufacturing groups. He will interface to the laser chip group, electronics group, testing, and engineering and lead projects on the design of new packages and modules. These parts will be used in high-reliability telecommunications applications and include butterfly packages, MSA modules, and integrable tunable laser assemblies and transmitters.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, modeling and specifications of opto-mechanical packages
  • Cost and margin goals related to design
  • Measurement and characterization of devices
  • Product qualification
  • Subcomponent vendor selection
  • Interface with Marketing and Engineering on specifications and schedules
Qualifications:
  • Intimate familiarity with optical modeling ( free-space, lens design, waveguide modeling)
  • Experience with hermetic and non-hermetic optical packaging, including butterflies and TOSA/ROSAs
  • Familiarity with Telcordia and other qualification standards
  • Experience with software design tools for mechanics, optics, and electronics such as Solidworks, Zeemax, and ADS
  • Understanding of electrical and high frequency design and specifications
  • At least 5 years experience with telecom or datacom design
  • MS or PhD in engineering or related field.
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 Sr. Mechanical Engineer Fiber Optic Modules
Job Description :

This position will be responsible for the mechanical, thermal, EMI/EMC design of fiber optic modules from initial concept and architecture to production release.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop product concept and architecture
  • Mechanical design and analysis
  • Thermal design and analysis
  • Design for EMI/EMC and ESD
  • Supplier selection; technical interface with supplier
  • Design of manufacturing assembly procedures and fixtures
  • Mechanical integrity testing
  • Generation and maintaining of engineering documentation
  • Design support to PCB assemblies
  • FMEA
  • Prototyping
  • Qualification and transfer to production
Qualifications:
  • At least 5 years experience as mechanical engineer in similar fiber optic product line
  • Familiar with latest manufacturing technologies, such as precision machining, precision sheet metal, casting, plastic and metal injection molding
  • Knowledge of single mode optical fiber connectors
  • Familiar with PCB and flex-PCB design
  • Knowledge of Solidworks and AutoCAD preferred
  • Expertise in thermal modeling
  • Expertise in design for EMI/EMC and ESD
  • Efficient communicator and team leader
  • M.S. in mechanical engineering or other relevant discipline
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 Optoelectronic Testing Software Engineer
Job Description :

Candidate will fill a key engineering role reporting directly to the Director of Test Engineering and will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting tunable laser package and subsystems testing software.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for all production testing S/W .
  • Work with a dedicated team of multi-disciplinary process and product engineers responsible for all processes required to fabricate tunable lasers .
  • A hands-on approach will be required to develop a deep understanding of current testing S/W algorithms, to devise new and improved algorithms to automate key testing processes, and to identify opportunities for yield improvement and cost reduction related to tunable laser testing .
  • A talented team player with strong verbal, written, and data analysis skills is required.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant industry experience in semiconductor laser testing .
  • Experience with Visual Basic, LabView, C++, and SQL databases is required
  • Strong leadership skills are required .
  • BS or MS in relevant field preferred.
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 Opto-Mechanical Engineer Fiber Optic Packaging (dev_01)
Job Description :

This is a hands-on position for a candidate wanting to develop innovative optical packages. The candidate will design and implement optoelectronic packages for lasers and detectors, as well as associated assemblies and test fixtures. The candidate will generate designs using 3D CAD software, simulate their performance using mechanical, electric, thermal, and optical modeling software, and predict the various trade-offs in the design.

Working closely with vendors and process engineers within Santur, the candidate will optimize the packages for performance, low cost, and manufacturability. Associated drawings, documentation, and necessary specifications will be developed for the implementation of the designs and communication with vendors, customers, and internal working groups.

Responsibilities:
  • BS or advanced degree in engineering, physics, or related field
  • Experience and an in-depth understanding of electronic and optical packaging materials and techniques
  • Intimate familiarity with mechanical engineering design tools such as Solidworks, Autocad or similar platforms
  • Experience with simulation and modeling of physical parameters using tools such as Ansys
  • Familiarity with optical modeling (for example Zemax or Oslo)
  • Some familiarity with RF issues and their constraints on packaging platforms and techniques
  • Team player with good written and verbal communication skills
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 Electrical Engineer
Job Description :
Will design and maintain embedded systems for telecom laser modules and to support laser diode manufacturing.
Qualifications:
  • Experience in analog/mixed-signal and digital board-level design

  • Experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors and/or DSPs Schematic capture and PCB layout (Protel 99SE preferred)

  • Proficiency in C language programming

  • Able to direct PCB manufacturers and CMs

  • Experience with fiber-optic communication systems

  • Excellent troubleshooting skills

  • 3+ years related experience

 

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 Sales Engineer in China
Job Description :

Sales engineer responsible to manage the daily business and technical activities at the customer site. Required to routinely interact customer’s supply chain management organization for purchase order and delivery related activities, with production team for product quality related issues, and with development team for new product design in. Frequent interaction with the US based Customer Service Organization is also required.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage daily sales related activities in customers’ site, including order management and documentation, material flow and quality, and forecasting.

  • Interacting daily with customers’ procurement team, including planners, buyers, and receiving, etc.

  • Interacting with customers’ quality team for any quality issues

  • Managing RMAs and performing initial diagnosis for the failures.

  • Providing technical support for production products at customers’ site.

  • Maintain Santur-Shenzhen lab operation

  • Follow up with customers regarding on-going business -- near-term and long-term forecast, demand and trends, anticipating significant changes in customer requirements

  • Interacting with Santur-Fremont sales team/operation team for delivery and communicate to customers.

  • Interact with customers’ development team for new products design in.

Qualifications:
  • Candidate must have strong engineering background, close attention to the details, excellent communication and interpersonal skill, and fluent in English and Mandarin, etc. Previous sales experience is a plus.

  •  Candidate must have previous industrial experience. Telecom industrial experience will be a plus.

  •  MS or BS degree in physics or EE engineering is preferred.

  •  Candidate should be able to get US visa to travel in US freely.

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 Package Assembler – 2nd Shift (pro_03)

Responsibilities:
  • We are seeking a semiconductor laser chip assembler who is be able to work full time with Hi & Lo power microscope with good manual dexterity.
  • Must have working knowledge and experience with wire bonders and die bonders.
  • Experience working with your hands on small form-factor products <250um x 500um.
  • Be quick to learn new processes.
  • Must be self-motivated, quality focused, and able to work easily with many different people of different levels.
  • Must be able to reliably enter data into database and follow work instructions
  • Must be able to work full time in class 1000 clean room environment
  • Must be flexible
  • Basic computer skills required
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 Process Operator – 1st Shift (pro_06)

Responsibilities:
  • Mechanical assembly and hand soldering with good manual dexterity required
  • Must be self-motivated, quality focused, and able to work easily with many different people of different levels.
  • Must be able to reliably enter data into database and follow work instructions
  • Must be able to work full time in class 1000 cleanroom environment.
  • Must be able to work with Hi & Lo power microscope for 6-8 hours daily.
  • Must be Flexible
  • Test experience a plus
  • Basic computer skills required
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 Process Operator – 2nd Shift (pro_08)

Responsibilities:
  • Mechanical assembly and hand soldering with good manual dexterity required
  • Must be self-motivated, quality focused, and able to work easily with many different people of different levels.
  • Must be able to reliably enter data into database and follow work instructions
  • Must be able to work full time in class 1000 cleanroom environment.
  • Must be able to work with Hi & Lo power microscope for 6-8 hours daily.
  • Must be Flexible
  • Test experience a plus
  • Basic computer skills required
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 Package Assembler – 3rd Shift (pro_09)

Responsibilities:
  • We are seeking a semiconductor laser chip assembler who is be able to work full time with Hi & Lo power microscope with good manual dexterity.
  • Must have working knowledge and experience with wire bonders and die bonders.
  • Experience working with your hands on small form-factor products <250um x 500um.
  • Be quick to learn new processes.
  • Must be self-motivated, quality focused, and able to work easily with many different people of different levels.
  • Must be able to reliably enter data into database and follow work instructions
  • Must be able to work full time in class 1000 clean room environment
  • Must be flexible
  • Basic computer skills required
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 Production Operator - 1st Shift (pro_11)

Responsibilities:
  • Mechanical assembly and hand soldering with good manual dexterity required
  • Must be self-motivated, quality focused, and able to work easily with many different people of different levels.
  • Must be able to reliably enter data into database and follow work instructions
  • Must be able to work full time in class 1000 cleanroom environment.
  • Must be able to work with Hi & Lo power microscope for 6-8 hours daily.
  • Must be Flexible
  • Test experience a plus
  • Basic computer skills required
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 Process Operator - 1st Shift (pro_12)

Responsibilities:
  • Mechanical assembly and hand soldering with good manual dexterity required
  • Must be self-motivated, quality focused, and able to work easily with many different people of different levels.
  • Must be able to reliably enter data into database and follow work instructions
  • Must be able to work full time in class 1000 cleanroom environment.
  • Must be able to work with Hi & Lo power microscope for 6-8 hours daily.
  • Must be Flexible
  • Test experience a plus
  • Basic computer skills required

 

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 Production Test Operator - 2nd Shift (pro_14)

Responsibilities:
  • Mechanical assembly and hand soldering with good manual dexterity required
  • Must be self-motivated, quality focused, and able to work easily with many different people of different levels.
  • Must be able to reliably enter data into database and follow work instructions
  • Must be able to work full time in class 1000 cleanroom environment.
  • Must be able to work with Hi & Lo power microscope for 6-8 hours daily.
  • Must be Flexible
  • Test experience a plus
  • Basic computer skills required
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description :
This position provides hands on support to the high volume and low cost manufacturing of Santur tunable products, which include optical packaging, module assembly and test processes. The ME resolves day-to-day production issues to meet production targets in a timely manner. He or she will also establish and improve our process capabilities, implement and deploy process control plan, including SPC chart setup and limit control with associated Corrective Action plan and documentation (work instruction, sampling plan, Gage RR…). Must be an adept and experienced problem solver who is able to determine root cause of difficult technical issues and to implement effective solutions in a timely manner. Also, ME will continuously improve manufacturing processes, and eventually introduce new assembly methods to obtain optimum production efficiency, reduce cycle time, increase process throughput and increase production yield & quality and reduce scrap rates.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following; other duties may be assigned.
  • Establish and resolve issues with manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • Create packaging, assembly and test procedures.
  • Responsible for preparing and revising Engineering Change Orders, routings and Bills of Materials.
  • Support training of production personnel and provide mentoring support to junior associates as required.
  • Review and disposition Nonconformance Reports, Failures, prepare Deviation Reports and complete Corrective Action Reports as required to support the overall Quality System.
  • Support and execute Lean manufacturing efforts involving Kaisen Action sheets, 20 keys and 5S methodologies.
  • Commission new equipment, jigs, toolings and machinery to improve efficiency.
  • Own line process FMEA and support product FA.
  • Support transfer/introduction of new designs and processes to manufacturing.
  • Key member of and sometimes lead, cross functional project teams. Major objectives may include: improve manufacturing operational efficiency, optimize product design, qualify replacement components or suppliers, improve product quality, improve customer satisfaction, or reduce manufacturing costs.
Qualifications:
  • University bachelor’s degree or higher (MS, PhD) in photoelectric packaging engineering and other relevant engineering.

  • At least 5 years work experience with Optoelectronic/Photonic device/system assembly techniques such as die-bonding, solder reflow, wire-bonding, laser-welding, package seam sealing.

  • Knowledge of MEMS technology a plus.

  • Experience characterizing optoelectronics devices such as laser diodes, photodetectors, & optical modulators, including performance characterizations such as extinction ratio, sensitivity, & bandwidth.

  • Familiar with transceiver testing (High speed scopes, BER testers, network analyzers, OSA, …) and test automation software (LabView, VB, …, GPIB interface).

  • Experience and working knowledge with statistical analysis of experimental results, DOE, SPC; six sigma & experience with statistical analysis software such as JMP or MiniTab.

  • Must be able to understand engineering drawings, Bills of Materials, and operational procedures .

  • Experience developing manufacturing processes, writing procedures, and training assembly personnel.

  • Must be highly motivated and a self-starter, and posses the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  • Must be a fast learner.

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  Controller

Responsibilities:
Responsible for accounting activities, including external and internal reporting, cost accounting, internal accounting controls, annual operating planning process, tax compliance and reporting, and risk management/corporate insurance programs. Also responsible for management of accounting staff and interaction with other functional managers. Will take a lead role in financial system implementation.
Qualifications:
  • Degree in accounting/finance. CPA preferred.
  • 8+ years of accounting and financial planning experience, including controller experience.
  • SEC reporting and SOX compliance experience preferred.
  • Strong leader/manager with ability to partner with functional management team and to develop staff.
  • Financial system implementation experience, including internal accounting controls and process improvement.
  • Good written and verbal communications skills.
  • High ethical standards.
  • Results oriented, collaborative team player.
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