Photonic Test Engineer

Vor 4 Tagen

Lausanne, Waadt, Schweiz Ligentec SA Vollzeit CHF 60'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr

LIGENTEC is a young, dynamic and strongly growing company, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, near EPFL, close to the shore of Lake Geneva. We are developing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) to world-leading performance with our customers for applications in Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space, Biosensors and more.

To support our growth, we are looking for a:

Photonic Test Engineer

Tasks

LIGENTEC is looking for a passionate and collaborative Photonics Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and be an enthusiastic individual dedicated to advancing their skills through hands-on photonics testing and ensuring timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

You will contribute LIGENTEC's growth by taking ownership of critical testing activities, including:

  • Executing Testing Campaigns: Conduct internal and customer R&D testing using cutting-edge chip-level and wafer-level optical and electro-optical testing facilities.
  • Test Strategy: Assess, generate, and validate testing plans, ensuring consistent design-for-testability practices.
  • Automation & Development: Develop and operate automated testing tools and instruments, leveraging experience with remote instrument control and automation (Python preferred).
  • Data Management & Reporting: Analyze and process measured data, generate test reports for stakeholders, and maintain an up-to-date test tracking log to assess current and future project intake.
  • Scaling Test Operations: Communicate regularly with tool vendors to assess new solutions for scaling test operations and infrastructure.
  • Training: Train test operators and engineers on the developed testing procedures and equipment.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Proactively communicate and collaborate across teams to seamlessly integrate in-line testing and ensure successful project execution and delivery.
Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Education: MSc, MEng, or PhD in photonics, electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in optical testing of passive and/or active integrated photonics components, gained in a leading university lab or in the industry.
  • Technical Skills: Proven experience with remote instrument control and automation, utilizing Python for interfacing with automated testing equipment.
  • Mindset: Passionate about measurements, keen to grow further expertise in optical and electro-optical testing, results-oriented, pragmatic problem-solver, adaptable to a dynamic environment with shifting priorities, and focused on timely delivery.
  • Work Style: Collaborative, transparent team player, and an independent self-starter capable of achieving both individual and group objectives.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and reporting skills.
  • Language: Working proficiency in English.

It is a plus if you have:

  • Experience with working in a clean-room environment and proper handling of sensitive materials.
  • Code versioning.
  • Experience with photonics packaging.
  • Experience with electro-optical testing (DC and RF).
Benefits
  • A flexible and dynamic start-up work environment.
  • Be a member of an international, diverse, customer-focused and highly motivated team.
  • Personal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us
  • Our passion to bring PICs to everyday life.

We look forward to receiving your full application, including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills), and 3) grade or work certificates. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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