Senior Automation Engineer (Photonics Semiconductor Testing)

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer with experience in measurement automation and semiconductor testing, who will take the lead in developing advanced hardware systems for the electro-optic characterization of our photonics integrated circuit devices. In this role, you will be the main responsible for the design, equipment selection, assembly, automation, and continuous performance validation of new test systems, together with a dynamic team of engineers, researchers, and technicians.

To ensure that the performance of our products can be fully qualified according to specifications, you will also work closely with colleagues from our testing, chip development, reliability, and packaging teams, and support the implementation of new electro-optic test procedures on these systems.

• Develop automated test setups for the electro-optic characterization of our photonic integrated circuits
• Write software for equipment integration and automation of test systems, ensuring a standardized software architecture across different setups (new and existing)
• Plan and manage projects related to automation and continuous validation of characterization setups and measurement procedures
• Document test setups and measurements, making sure the generated measurement data is tightly integrated into Lumiphase’s data infrastructure
• Support the development and implementation of test procedures for product verification and qualification

• Extensive experience (3+ years) in the development and automation of hardware for electrical or electro-optical characterization or micro-assembly (including script-based automated motion control, machine vision, data acquisition,..), ideally in an industrial environment
• Very good programming skills (e.g. Python, C#, etc.) and understanding of object-oriented programming
• Experience using version control (e.g. Git)
• Experience in semiconductor characterization, preferably in testing integrated photonic circuits using fiber-optic measurements
• Understanding of optoelectronics, photonics or semiconductor devices, in particular silicon photonics technologies
• is a strong plus
• Creative, motivated, critical thinking, and hands-on attitude with the drive to tackle hard challenges in a team
• Good organizational skills to plan and execute according to greater project timelines
• Strong team-working and communication skills, ability to lead technical development and transfer knowledge to others

At Lumiphase, we offer a young, fast-growing, and dynamic working environment with broad options for personal development. We have world-class technical people who love to share their skills with new team members. People from all around the world have joined us, creating an open-minded and diverse team spirit. We also value and want to make strides towards equality/diversity across the company - including in leadership position - and strongly encourage women candidates to apply. All of us are dedicated to creating superior photonic products to solve hard problems in the field of communication as a big team effort.

We offer a variety of benefits to create a positive experience at work, and enable a healthy and enjoyable work-life balance.

• ZVV (Zürich region) annual transport pass and Halbtax
• 2 additional parental leave weeks,
• Flexible hours and hybrid work possibilities,
• On-site fitness room, canteen, and top quality espresso machine,
• and a lot of fun team events!

We look forward to welcoming talented, new members to our team.

We offer a variety of benefits to create a positive experience at work, and enable a healthy and enjoyable work-life balance.

• ZVV (Zürich region) annual transport pass and Halbtax,
• 2 additional parental leave weeks,
• Flexible hours and occassional home office/remote work (note, this is a primarily on-site role in Stäfa, ZH),
• On-site fitness room, canteen, and top quality espresso machine,
• A spacious office overlooking Lake Zürich - perfect for summer swimming after work,
• and a lot of fun team events!

We look forward to welcoming talented, new members to our team.

Our recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. A 30 min. phone interview with our People & Culture team member to discuss your general career motivations, and present our company and this role.
2. A 1-1.5 hour phone interview with 1-2 members of the hiring team to deep dive into the core skills requirements.
3. An on-site visit to interview with and meet many members of the team that you would be working in. This often includes lunch and gives you a strong sense of the company culture and individuals.

Then, both parties take their decisions! We aim to complete all steps in one month, but also allow for modifications to ensure both sides have a full picture of the skills and culture match to take the decision in an informed way.