Silicon Photonics Test Engineer

Principle duties and essential functions

• Lead die-level DC and RF testing of active and passive silicon photonic devices

• Die and evaluation board (EVB)-level testing, FMA, DVT of monolithically integrated silicon photonic – RFIC subsystems and coherent silicon photonics transceivers

• Die-level DC and RF testing of active III-V devices (edge emitting lasers and VCSELs)

• Perform reliability tests on optical components and modules (e.g. GR-468)

• Provide high-quality and precision measurement data to silicon photonic, firmware, RFIC and laser design teams

• Implement and continuously optimize automatic tests where appropriate, build and improve test stations when needed

• Develop and properly maintain required ATE SW in Git or similar SW version control tools

• Provide layout and test implementation feedback to respective design teams in order to speed up testing and increase utilization of test automation

• Provide internal input into design, NPI, manufacturing and quality management teams

• Plan testing schedules with respect to development roadmap and foundry tapeout schedules

• Supervise and train company engineering staff in DC-, RF-, and optoelectrical measurement methods and best practices

• PhD or MS in electrical engineering, physics or a relevant field

• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor physics and electromagnetics

• In-depth knowledge of optical communications theory and digital communications theory

• Expertise and experience in testing active and passive optoelectronic devices and integrated photonic circuits die-level, module-level and system-level

• Solid knowledge and experience with test automation

• Understanding of device reliability and module-level qualification of products

• Excellent work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude

• Delivery oriented and self-motivated

• Desire for continuous learning and self-development

Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment

• Strong team-oriented, friendly work culture

• Flexible working hours model

• Internal training program

• Fitness, commuting and kindergarten allowances as well as drinks and fruits for free 

• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products