MEMS Test Engineer

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Position Title: MEMS Test Engineer

Employment Type:Full-time Permanent

Location:Ottawa ON onsite

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Why Youll Love This Role

Lumentums Switching BU has an opening for a Software Engineer in MEMS test to design develop and sustain both software frameworks and automation tools for MEMS wafer test stations. MEMS have been at the core of Lumentums WSS products for over 20 years and the chosen candidate will be primarily focused on MEMS test for emerging markets. If you have a passion for learning and problem solving with an education in engineering physics or science then this job is for you. The position will be located in Ottawa-Canada and will involve some out of province travel.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain automation software for MEMS Wafer Test Stations.
• Write and maintain instrument drivers (SMUs LCR meters interferometers cameras motion stages).
• Create real-time wafer map visualizations and yield tracking dashboards.
• Become familiar with manufacturing processes and run tests at manufacturing sites to validate new HW & SW deployments
• Apply best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Design documentation
• API documentation
• Unit testing and continuous integration
• Investigate document and resolve test & software related failures.
• Support our design team and manufacturing team.
• Develop novel ways to perform manufacturing automation.
• Definition of test process flows
• Support de-bugging of automation software in collaboration with the process automation prime

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors in Computer Science Engineering Science or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline
• Experience with electrical probing and semiconductor/wafer level testing
• Strong object-oriented software design and implementation (C# Python or equivalent).
• Experience with any of the following:
  • C# Python or equivalent OOP language
  • XML SQL Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • SVN Git CI/CD pipelines
  • Visual Studio IDE MS Framework
  • Software design patterns multi-threading
• Knowledge of databases and data visualization (SQL Python/Pandas or JMP/Minitab).
• Experience in instrument automation is an asset (GPIB VISA SCPI).
• Experience with motion control (stages actuators).
• Experience with optical and electrical test and measurement equipment
• Strong written communication oral and problem solving skills
• Well organized and ability to analyze and summarize results and manage multiple high priority tasks

This role is ideal for engineers passionate about combining software development with hands-on semiconductor testing where your code directly drives the validation of next-generation MEMS devices.

Perks Youll Love

• Flexible time off
• Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
• A workplace built for you: free gym games room prayer room
• Subsidized meals free coffee/tea
• Employee stock options and incentive plans
• A collaborative innovative and inclusive culture

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Lets Build a Brighter Future Together!

Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger sparks creativity and drives our success.

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