Senior Photonics Test Engineer

About the role

Join OpenLight as a Senior Photonics Test Engineer to contribute to the development of silicon photonics devices and photonic integrated circuits (PICs). You will work on custom test hardware, ATE on the Advantest 93k platform, and develop test algorithms. This role is hybrid and based in Santa Clara, California.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom test hardware for wafer level testing on automated wafer probers
• Review and recommend potential equipment suppliers, write project proposals for our key suppliers
• Specify to our suppliers the designs of custom PCBAs and probe cards
• Specify test algorithms to be implemented in the test automation code, and review the results
• Proof of concept system design of alternative wafer test solutions
• Calibrate optical and RF probe cards
• Order and install additional optical and RF test equipment, define the test procedures, and verify the test accuracy
• Optimize test throughput and accuracy
• Review test results for accuracy and debug failures
• Operate the test stations for prototype runs and hand off production testing to our OSAT partners
• Test automation software in C++ or Java, test analysis software in Python
• Manage schedules for test execution, and communicate with internal and external customers on the test plans, results, and project status

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering
• Test station hardware design experience
• AATE test experience, preferably on the Advantest 93k platform
• Hands-on experience in a physics or electrical engineering lab or industry
• Programming experience in Python
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Initiative and ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Experience with optical and electrical device testing
• Experience designing custom test hardware

Skills

• Test station hardware design experience
• ATE test experience, preferably on the Advantest 93k platform
• Programming experience in Python

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $140,000 - $185,000 per year
• Hybrid work schedule
• Collaborative and fast-moving team environment
• Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge technology and industry growth

Pay

• $140,000 - $185,000 per year

Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule