Photonic Test Engineer
Nokia•Allentown, PA
•$105,342 - $195,636
About The Position
The Photonic Test Engineer develops automated manufacturing test solutions and provides technical support to manufacturing partners. The role is part of an international test development team embedded in a worldwide Optical Research and Development organization. It focuses on creating production-level tests for optical components, modules, and assemblies used in high-speed optical network equipment, including functional test software for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). The engineer also supports test-station adaptation from R&D into high-volume manufacturing.
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in a relevant field such as Electrical, Electronics, Optics, or RF, or equivalent work experience.
- Hands-on experience with optical test and measurement instruments, including optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), tunable laser sources (TLS), EDFAs, wavelength meters, and power meters.
- At least 3 years of experience developing functional test software for photonic, optical, electronics, or electrical components or modules.
Nice To Haves
- Python programming experience is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement instruments, including power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and VNA.
- Debugging and failure root-cause analysis skills.
- Ability to review measurement data and extract parameters and performance metrics.
- Willingness to travel periodically, domestically and internationally, less than 15%.
- Understanding of coherent optical transmission.
Responsibilities
- Develop fully automated production-level test solutions for optical components, modules, and assemblies used in high-speed optical network equipment.
- Develop functional test software to test the functionality and quality of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
- Monitor production data, diagnose process variations, troubleshoot test stations, and perform GRR.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing partners and assist with product failure analysis and troubleshooting.
- Review and contribute to technical documentation, including schematics, test specifications, test-set layouts, and product testability.
- Support adaptation of test stations from the R&D phase into high-volume manufacturing test platforms.
- Interface with product development teams across software, hardware, firmware, and optical disciplines, as well as worldwide EMS partners.
Benefits
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D equal to 2x base pay
- Optional or supplemental life and AD&D insurance for employee, spouse, or child
- Paid time off for holidays and vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
