Silicon Photonics Wafer Test Automation Development Engineer

Intel Corporation•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$149,600 - $245,160•Onsite

About The Position

Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) organization is driving the future of high-performance computing and networking through the development of advanced optical interconnect technologies built on Intel's silicon photonics platform. We are seeking a highly motivated Silicon Photonics Wafer Test Automation Development Engineer to support the development, implementation, and optimization of wafer-level testing solutions for integrated photonic devices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline & 4+ years of experience OR a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline & 3+ years of experience.
4+ years of hands-on experience with semiconductor device characterization and testing methodologies.
4+ years of experience designing and developing automated test solutions for engineering or manufacturing environments.
2+ years of experience in software development using Microsoft Windows (MS Visual Studio is a plus).

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
Experience testing and characterizing integrated photonic devices and/or photonic integrated circuits.
Strong understanding of optical component design, characterization, and measurement techniques.
Experience operating wafer probing equipment and automated wafer-level test platforms.
Familiarity with National Instruments (NI) hardware, drivers, and remote instrument control protocols.
Experience with mechanical system design and integration.
Background in optical system design and alignment.
Experience in RF test.
Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), software architecture, and best practices for maintainable test software development.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated wafer-level test systems for silicon photonics devices, including optical coupling systems, wafer probing solutions, automation frameworks, and test software.
Develop and maintain software applications to support automated characterization and production testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and optical components.
Collaborate closely with photonic device designers to implement and validate test algorithms that accurately characterize device performance.
Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to ensure test outputs meet data quality, processing, and reporting requirements.
Create, update, and maintain test procedures, specifications, and documentation while providing training and technical guidance to technicians.
Work with laboratory technicians to monitor, troubleshoot, and improve test system performance, reliability, and throughput.
Drive effective cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, process integration, and quality teams to support product development and production goals.
Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills while managing multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.