Optical Systems Engineer

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

About The Position

The Senior Optical Systems Engineer will have responsibility for development of optical test instrumentation for emerging markets within semiconductor test. Instrumentation may include imaging systems, illumination sources, optical sensors, and fiber-optics, along with motion systems, cameras, and image-analysis software. As a member of the Silicon Photonics Engineering Staff, you will be a key player in the definition, implementation, and validation of complex automated test equipment that interfaces optical ports of silicon photonic devices at all stages of fabrication, from wafer probe to packaged test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or related discipline
8+ years’ experience in optical engineering with a focus on developing innovative technical solutions and getting products to market
Broad technical curiosity and highly versatile in multiple optical technologies
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to tackle complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions

Nice To Haves

master’s degree is preferred
certifications in optical engineering are a plus
Knowledge of related technical fields such as mechanical engineering, motion systems, materials science, electronics, software, and semiconductors would be beneficial
Systems engineering experience is preferred
Semiconductor testing knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

Interact with customers to define requirements for new optical test products
Develop opto-mechanical architecture
Manage requirements for optical assemblies including custom imaging lenses and fiber-optic instrumentation
Work with engineers from other disciplines to develop innovative products
Develop test methods for lab and production verification