Photonic Test Engineer

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

LIGENTEC is looking for a passionate and collaborative Photonics Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and be an enthusiastic individual dedicated to advancing their skills through hands-on photonics testing and ensuring timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

You will contribute LIGENTEC's growth by taking ownership of critical testing activities, including:

• Executing Testing Campaigns: Conduct internal and customer R&D testing using cutting-edge chip-level and wafer-level optical and electro-optical testing facilities.
• Test Strategy: Assess, generate, and validate testing plans, ensuring consistent design-for-testability practices.
• Automation & Development: Develop and operate automated testing tools and instruments, leveraging experience with remote instrument control and automation (Python preferred).
• Data Management & Reporting: Analyze and process measured data, generate test reports for stakeholders, and maintain an up-to-date test tracking log to assess current and future project intake.
• Scaling Test Operations: Communicate regularly with tool vendors to assess new solutions for scaling test operations and infrastructure.
• Training: Train test operators and engineers on the developed testing procedures and equipment.
• Communication and Collaboration: Proactively communicate and collaborate across teams to seamlessly integrate in-line testing and ensure successful project execution and delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: MSc, MEng, or PhD in photonics, electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in optical testing of passive and/or active integrated photonics components, gained in a leading university lab or in the industry.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience with remote instrument control and automation, utilizing Python for interfacing with automated testing equipment.
• Mindset: Passionate about measurements, keen to grow further expertise in optical and electro-optical testing, results-oriented, pragmatic problem-solver, adaptable to a dynamic environment with shifting priorities, and focused on timely delivery.
• Work Style: Collaborative, transparent team player, and an independent self-starter capable of achieving both individual and group objectives.
• Communication: Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Language: Working proficiency in English.

It is a plus if you have:

• Experience with working in a clean-room environment and proper handling of sensitive materials.
• Code versioning.
• Experience with photonics packaging.
• Experience with electro-optical testing (DC and RF).

• 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, 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.