Lead Test Engineer

Coherent • Fremont, CA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Lead the testing of new PICs, providing test summaries while maintaining data traceability. Lead the configuration, setup, and qualification of test systems for silicon photonic ICs, including optical and electrical characterization platforms. Perform hands-on debugging and root cause analysis for test anomalies, and data inconsistencies. Continuously evaluate and implement automation solutions to increase test efficiency and reduce operator intervention. Drive improvement projects aimed at enhancing test robustness, and repeatability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on laboratory experience in photonics, semiconductor, or optoelectronic device testing.
• Deep familiarity with lab instrumentation such as Lasers, Power Meters, Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), and Probe Cards.
• Proven expertise in automated test development, including scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or similar) for optical and electrical measurements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deliver on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing of new PICs, providing test summaries while maintaining data traceability.
• Lead the configuration, setup, and qualification of test systems for silicon photonic ICs, including optical and electrical characterization platforms.
• Perform hands-on debugging and root cause analysis for test anomalies, and data inconsistencies.
• Continuously evaluate and implement automation solutions to increase test efficiency and reduce operator intervention.
• Drive improvement projects aimed at enhancing test robustness, and repeatability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees