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Senior Silicon Photonics Test Engineer

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Compensation
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Location
Singapore
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Lumilens is hiring a Senior Silicon Photonics Test Engineer. The Senior Silicon Photonics Test Engineer is a hands-on contributor responsible for characterization, test execution, and lab infrastructure. This role involves executing device and PIC characterization, setting up high-speed measurements, and developing test automation scripts. The engineer will also troubleshoot test setups, analyze data, and support the transition from R&D to early production test flows.

Key focus areas include Execute device and PIC characterization (EO, OE, OO) at chip and wafer level, Set up and run high-speed measurements (bandwidth, BER, eye diagrams, etc.), and Develop and maintain test automation scripts and measurement routines using LabVIEW and/or Python.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor’s Degree In EE Physics Or Related Field and 3–7 Years Relevant Experience. Important skills include Device And PIC Characterization, High-Speed Measurements, Wafer Probing, Optical Alignment, Test Setup Bring-Up, and Troubleshoot Test Setups.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Device and PIC CharacterizationHigh-Speed MeasurementsWafer ProbingOptical AlignmentTest Setup Bring-UpTroubleshoot Test SetupsDebug Measurement IssuesData AnalysisDie SortingYield Data CollectionPhotonics Device TestingOptical Lab WorkVNAOscilloscopeBERTOptical Communication SystemsInstrument ControlVISASCPIFiber HandlingBuild Lab Test SetupsMaintain Lab Test SetupsDebug Lab Test SetupsDetail-OrientedHands-OnExecute in Fast-Paced EnvironmentLabVIEWPython

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EE, Physics, or Related Field3-7 Years Relevant Experience

Full job description

Role Overview

Hands-on contributor focused on characterization, test execution, and lab infrastructure.


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Execute device and PIC characterization (EO, OE, OO) at chip and wafer level.

  • Set up and run high-speed measurements (bandwidth, BER, eye diagrams, etc.).

  • Develop and maintain test automation scripts and measurement routines using LabVIEW and/or Python.

  • Support wafer probing, optical alignment, and test setup bring-up.

  • Troubleshoot and debug test setups and measurement issues.

  • Analyze data and provide feedback to design and process teams.

  • Support die sorting and yield data collection.

  • Assist in transition from R&D to early production test flows.


Requirements

  • Education

o Bachelor’s degree or higher in EE, Physics, or related field.

  • Experience

o Typically 3–7 years of relevant experience.

  • Technical Skills

o Hands-on experience in photonics device testing or optical lab work.

o Familiarity with high-speed measurement equipment (VNA, oscilloscope, BERT).

o Basic understanding of optical communication systems.

  • Programming & Tools

o Working proficiency in LabVIEW (preferred) and/or Python for test automation.

o Familiarity with instrument control (VISA/SCPI).

  • Practical Skills

o Experience with optical alignment, fiber handling, and/or wafer probing.

o Ability to build, maintain, and debug lab test setups.

  • Soft Skills

o Detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to execute in a fast-paced environment.

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