Photonics Test Engineer

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Böblingen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Keysight Technologies in Böblingen seeks an experienced engineer to develop test procedures and automate verification of high-end photonic measurement devices spanning RF, fiber-optic and optical domains.

You will implement C#-based test software, collaborate with R&D and manufacturing, and create precise documentation while ensuring readiness for production.

Master’s degree required; fluent in English and German.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
• Experience with RF/time and frequency domain measurements.
• Fluent in English and German; strong communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Implement test procedures and verify performance of high-end measurement devices.
• Automate test procedures in a C# based in-house test platform.
• Support R&D in design for testability and in automation of characterization.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for test procedures.
• Collaborate with international R&D and manufacturing teams.

Kenntnisse

Fiber-Optical Communications

Photonic Measurements

RF Time & Frequency Domain

Signal Processing

Analog RF Electronics

Communication Systems

PIC / Electro-Optical Circuits

Hands-on Prototypes

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or physics

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

C#

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Role Overview

Join a high-performance team driving cutting-edge measurement devices in the domain of high-speed digital and optical from prototypes to mature production. Take ownership to implement adjustment- and verification-routines for these instruments. It starts in strong collaboration with R&D during the development phase by characterizing key components and defining the test strategy for these instruments and leads to a stable production test software solution implemented in C#, based on our own test software platform.

This role is critical to support R&D and the manufacturing team for efficient new product introduction by creating best-in-class test processes for new measurement devices, identifying and applying new technologies and processes and providing automatized test solutions on the way to ensure stable production of high-end measurement devices meeting the requirements and expectations of customers.

The current job opening focuses on the domain Photonics represented by Keysight products like Tunable Laser, Power Meter, Attenuator, Polarization Controller, Lightwave Component Analyzer, Optical Modulation Analyzer, Optical Spectrum Analyzer.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of procedures to adjust and verify the performance of high-end measurement devices applying knowledge and experience with RF / Fiber-optical / Photonics measurements. This includes defining and implementing test setups/stations, concepts, test procedures.
• Test Software Implementation: Automation of test procedures in an in-house, C# based test platform environment.
• Support R&D in design for testability
• Support R&D in automatized characterization of key components and early prototypes
• Validation of verification and adjustments procedures.
• Technical Expertise: Give advice to management on strategies regarding Photonics / Fiber-optical / RF metrology.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure implementation of test processes is suitable for a production environment.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for the test procedures.
• Communication: Interface and collaboration with international teams in R&D and manufacturing.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

Electrical Engineering Skills

Solid, preferably advanced knowledge in multiple of the following topics.

• Communication Systems
• Signal Processing
• Fiber-Optical Communication
• Photonic Measurements
• RF Time & Frequency Domain Measurements
• PIC circuits / Electro-Optical circuits
• Analog RF and General Analog electronics

It is expected to work hands-on with prototypes and measurement setups.

Software Skills

• Feel comfortable in implementing test procedures on an in-house, C# based test platform environment. Apply AI tools to create high-quality code.
• Experience in data analysis using e.g. Excel, MATLAB, or appropriate software libraries.

Soft Skills

• Willingness to take ownership.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Being a team player who can interact in cross-functional team.
• Ability to self-organize projects and tasks while keeping deadlines.
• Differentiate between cause and effect to identify root causes.
• Courage to improve upon the status quo.
• Willingness and capability to extend knowledge and expertise in the field of Photonics / Fiber-optical / RF technology & metrology, as well as in software development.

Other Skills

• Lead and manage projects.
• Proficient in English and German.
• Ability to create documents, presentations, and worksheets.

Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.

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