Photonic Test Engineer (ID: 2513)

LIGENTEC is a young, dynamic and strongly growing company, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, near EPFL, close to the shore of Lake Geneva. We are developing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) to world-leading performance with our customers for applications in Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space, Biosensors and more.

To support our growth, we are looking for a:

Photonic Test Engineer
(ID 2513)

We are seeking a passionate Photonics Test Engineer to join the engineering team at LIGENTEC. The ideal candidate will be a passionate, collaborative team player with a strong understanding of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), enthusiastic about further growing through hands-on photonics testing, and committed to ensuring timely project delivery.

You help LIGENTEC grow further by taking ownership of:

• Internal and customer testing and characterization campaigns using state-of-the-art chip-level and Wafer-level testing facilities.
• Standard quality assessments of photonic integrated circuits (PCM measurements).
• Automated testing tool operations and maintenance tracking
• Ensuring that testing workflows are optimized for maximum efficiency, reliability, and scalability
• Assessing, generating and validating test and characterization plans.
• Analyzing and processing measured data to generate comprehensive synthetic reports for stakeholders.
• Providing up-to-date data on testing capabilities, daily operation tracking log, to assess the feasibility of both internal and customer project intake
• Establishing, owning and documenting the design rules of automated testing tools to ensure seamless integration of design-for-testability practices.
• Training tool operators on the chip/wafer-level testers for the standard quality assessment process of photonic integrated circuits.
• Communicating regularly with tool vendors and assessing new solutions for scaling test operations and infrastructure.

Furthermore, you support the team through:

• Smooth integration of the testing activities in the backend-of-line.
• Communication and collaboration between teams to support the successful execution and delivery of projects.

• MSc or PhD in photonics or related fields.
• Minimum of 1+ years hands-on experience in hands-on optical testing of passive and/or active integrated photonics components in a leading university lab or a photonics company.
• You are passionate about measurements. Keen to grow further expertise in optical and electro-optical testing.
• Problem-solver with a results-oriented and a pragmatic mindset .
• Adaptable and thrives in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong focus on delivering work within set timelines to ensure project success.
• Collaborative and transparent team player and independent self-starter, capable of achieving both individual and group objectives.
• Excellent communication and reporting.
• Working proficiency in English.
• Experience with remote instrument control and automation using Python to interface with automated testing equipment.
• Experience with working in a clean-room environment, ensuring proper handling and processing of sensitive materials.
• Code versioning is a plus.
• Knowledge of Labview is a plus
• Experience with photonics packaging is a plus.
• Experience with electro optical testing (DC and RF) is a plus.

• A flexible and dynamic start-up work environment.
• Be a member of an international, diverse, customer-focused and highly motivated team.
• Personal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us
• Our passion to bring PICs to everyday life.

We look forward to receiving your full application using reference 2513, including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills), and 3) grade or work certificates. Incomplete applications may not be considered..