We are looking for a highly motivated professional with deep expertise in Test & Measurement to join our team as a Photonics Manufacturing Test Development Lead. As we navigate quarterly tape-outs, ramp up production, and increase versions, you will spearhead a large number of development activities. You will be empowered to architect test platforms, develop complex hardware/software automation, and directly impact the quality and scalability of our testing infrastructure for our cutting-edge Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
Key Responsibilitie
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Oversee Verification & NPI testing
- Engineering/Design Verification Testing (EVT/DVT) at the OSA/SOM/SOA level:Optical, Electrical, Temporal and Thermal characterization
System Verification Testing (SVT) at the module level;
- Integration/Interfacing/BER/Signaling/Transients/Eye-diagrams/etc, Environmental/operational/real world conditions. FR4/DR/1.2T/Coherent/etc
Drive Production Verification Testing (PVT) on Wafer, SOA, OSA and module level
- Acceptance testing, Comprehensive screening and binning
Production & QA Leadership
- Lead the development, engineering, and installation/consignment of critical test stages including: Wafer Probe, Calibration and Production Testing, Burn-In procedure and setup, Life testing , Reliability and Life testing setups
- Support/Initiate asset management, order management, and formal audits
Validation & Systems Management
- Manage Testbed Development (Inter-Op/Traffic Patterns/Network/CD),System Management, Signaling, Remote Control, and overall Field Validation.
Monitor production data/yields
- Diagnose test station performance vari
- Troubleshoot test stations
- Conduct rigorous Failure and Root Cause Analysis on production and field issues at our Manufacturing partners.
Hardware & Software Automation:
- Design, develop, and deploy fully automated production-level test solutions/software for optical components, modules, and assemblies
- Develop/drive software for test automation and data logging infrastructure targeting our Database (Data Center :)
- Lead the design and development of custom test hardware, including Electronics Boards, Probe Cards, and Test Fixtures.
- Optimize and improve test solutions for efficiency, cycle time, test cost, and yield throughout the product lifecycle
Architecture & Strategy:
- Architect test development roadmaps
- Establish test protocol frameworks
- Evaluate emerging optical testing technologies.
Support the transition of test stations from the R&D phase into high-volume manufacturing platforms.
- Review, produce, and contribute to detailed technical documentation such as schematics, test specs, and layouts
- Lead complex integration programs
- Ensure Gauge R&R of in-field test stations
Cross-functional Collaboration & Mentorship:
- Interface with PIC, S/W, H/W, product development, EMS partners, and Supply Chain.
- Review technical documentation and oversee compliance/quality strategies
- Mentor junior/mid-level engineers within the Test & Measurement discipline.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Education: Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optics, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in optical and/or electrical test engineering. Proven ability to guide multi-engineer projects and ramp up production environments.
- Domain Expertise: Deep expertise in optical principles, photonic systems, and advanced testing methodologies.
- Problem Solving: Debugging and failure root cause analysis skills
- Software & Automation: Strong proficiency in test automation frameworks and ATE automation.
- Proven experience programming with Python or C#.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
- Instrumentation: Hands-on experience with optical test and measurement instruments, including Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), Tunable Laser Sources (TLS), EDFAs, wavelength meters, power meters, Signal Generators, VNA’s.
- Background in fixture and PCB thermal design, as well as low-frequency PCB layout.
- Fundamental understanding of optical transport systems, tunable lasers, MZ modulators, and digital signal processing.
- Knowledge of digital and analog circuits, electrical testing, and schematics
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage projects autonomously
- Willingness to travel periodically, both domestic and international
- Good understanding of Supply Chain processes
✨ What do we offer (actually):
- Direct impact on scaling manufacturing for cutting-edge photonic chips
- Ownership of test infrastructure and automation strategy
- Exposure to high-volume production and multiple tape-outs
- Highly technical and international environment
- Private health insurance
- Pension plan
- Flexible compensation
- December 24th & 31st off
- Your birthday off
- 🎂Flexibility and autonomy
