New Product Introduction Engineer
Lightmatter is a photonic-computing company developing optical interconnects and light engines for AI-scale data centers.
Funding history
About Lightmatter
Founded in 2017 by MIT researchers, Lightmatter develops photonic infrastructure for AI, including its Passage interconnect platform and Guide light engine.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support the development, assembly, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of advanced computing systems and prototypes. You will evaluate boards, components, and subassemblies for manufacturability; develop manufacturing processes and documentation; lead pilot builds; debug build issues; and work with design teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to deliver production-ready hardware.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design, new product introduction, or manufacturing engineering
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems
- Experience with DFM/DFA principles and tools
- Proficiency in CAD software and engineering documentation
- Project management and organizational skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Capacity to comply with federally mandated U.S. export control requirements
Responsibilities
- Evaluate boards, components, and subassemblies for manufacturability and identify production issues early
- Work with internal design teams and external suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues
- Create and maintain work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans
- Assist with assembly and integration of PCBA, chassis, and rack-level hardware
- Triage and debug build issues in-house and at external contract manufacturing sites
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts to identify root causes, deploy corrective measures, and track build progress
- Execute and document test procedures, including setup, data collection, and issue tracking
- Troubleshoot hardware issues, including short circuits, signal integrity problems, and power faults
- Interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings for assembly and debugging
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health plan
- Retirement savings matching program
- Basic, voluntary, and AD&D life insurance
- Vacation, sick time, and public holidays
- Paid family leave
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Training and development
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible hybrid workplace model
- Equity grants for eligible full-time employees