Photonics Test Development Engineer
About NY Creates
NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of approximately $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.
About the role
The position lies within Electronic Photonic Design and Automation (EPDA)/Design Enablement group based in Rochester, NY. The role is for a hands-on individual contributor who will own and be responsible for test and measurement of photonic devices and circuits for internal and external customers. Since this position requires extensive interaction with customers, equipment vendors the engineer is expected to have very good communication and presentation skills. Prior experience working with customers and vendors is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Measure photonic devices and circuits using test equipment including BERT, AWG, Digital Signal Analysis for eye diagrams, RF and Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Real Time Oscilloscopes, Lasers, Optical Power meters, Polarization control, automated wafer and die prober, manual die prober
- Develop new measurement setups based on customer requirements
- Extract and analyze key performance parameters for both active and passive photonic devices from measured data including waveguides, edge couplers, grating couplers, photodiodes, modulators, lasers, SOAs, detectors, etc.
- Prepare reports summarizing the analysis of the results
- Provide the above support across multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining both project schedules and measurement dependability
- Perform the above in both ordinary lab spaces as well as clean room facilities
- Follow all cleanliness and safety requirements
- Work with customers to scope measurement projects, and perform measurements in a timely manner
- Work with test equipment vendors for periodic maintenance, resolving equipment issues and developing new testing methodologies
- Other reasonable duties as assigned
Essential Functions
- 40% of time - Measure devices and circuits for internal and external customers. Develop equipment drivers, automation scripts for measurements
- 20% of time - Interact with test equipment vendors for maintenance, equipment issues and collaboration for new testing techniques
- 20% of time - Meet with customers to understand the scope of their projects and provide periodic updates
- 10% of time - Documentation, presentations, reports, and contribution to publications
- 10% of time - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- BS/MS/PhD with 3 - 10 years experience in a related technical area
- Experience measuring RF performance of electronic/photonics structures is a must including S-parameters, and eye-diagram measurements
- Experience working in a lab environment is a must
- Experience developing drivers, and automation scripts for measurements and probers
- Experience analyzing data, developing scripts, using statistical tools for processing data
- Ability to work and collaborate with peers to improve efficiency and improve automated solutions
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Competitive Pay and PTO
- Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Basic / Optional Life Insurance
- Post-Retirement Health Insurance
- Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service
- Optional employee contributed retirement account
Pay & Schedule
- Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203
- Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 (Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education)
- Type: Full-Time