Lausanne, Switzerland On-site

LIGENTEC is hiring an Electro-Optical Test Engineer (ID:2613)

Responsibilities

  • Own the implementation of automated E/O (DC to RF) wafer-level and chip-level testing.
  • Drive the development of automated testing tools and instruments, leveraging experience with remote instrument control and automation using Python.
  • Analyze and process large sets of measured data with Python and generate test reports for stakeholders.
  • Conduct cutting-edge internal and customer R&D testing using advanced chip-level and wafer-level optical and electro-optical facilities.
  • Assess, generate, and validate testing plans, ensuring consistent design-for-testability practices.
  • Communicate with tool vendors to assess new solutions for scaling test operations and infrastructure.
  • Provide training to test operators and engineers on developed testing procedures and equipment.

Requirements

  • Education: MSc, MEng, or PhD in photonics, electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in optical testing of passive and active integrated photonics components, gained in a leading university lab or in the industry.
  • Proven experience with automated electronic DC and RF testing equipment (VNA, BER testers, high speed oscilloscope), Wafer-level and/or chip level testing, microwave theory and design, remote instrument control and automation with Python.
  • Results-oriented experimentalist, dedicated to applying and expanding expertise in optical and electro-optical testing.
  • Pragmatic problem-solver, adaptable to dynamic environments and shifting priorities, with a focus on timely delivery.
  • Collaborative, transparent team player, and an independent self-starter capable of achieving both individual and group objectives.
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills.
  • Working proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with DC & RF fixtures
  • Electronics experience
  • Experience with packaging of photonic or electronic circuits.
  • Digital Signal Processing & Modulation Formats
  • Code versioning
  • Experience with working in a clean-room environment and proper handling of sensitive materials.

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.

Team

Structure: Photonic characterisation team

Additional Information

  • Working proficiency in English
Required Skills
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About company
LIGENTEC
LIGENTEC is a fast-growing European company with headquarter in Lausanne, Switzerland. Since 2021 we expanded our manufacturing capabilities by creating LIGENTEC France, in the South of Paris. We specialize in the design & manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for customers in high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies, and Biosensors. LIGENTEC All-Nitride (AN) technology enables our customers to develop their products in the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
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Job Details
Department Photonic characterisation
Category qa_testing
Posted 3 months ago