Photonic Test Engineer

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 LIGENTECs 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.