Silicon Photonics Test Engineer (M/F/D)

Adtran, Inc.; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Internal training program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Adtran, Inc. in Berlin, Germany is seeking an experienced engineer to lead die-level DC and RF testing of active and passive silicon photonic devices and related subsystems.

You will evaluate monolithically integrated silicon photonic - RFIC elements and coherent transceivers, while driving automation and data quality. You will develop and maintain test software in Git, collaborate with silicon photonic, firmware and laser design teams, and contribute to reliability and qualification plans

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in electrical engineering, physics or a relevant field required.
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor physics and electromagnetics.
• Experience in testing active and passive optoelectronic devices and integrated photonic circuits.

Responsibilities

• Lead die-level DC and RF testing of active and passive silicon photonic devices.
• Perform die and EVB-level testing, FMA and DVT of optoelectronic subsystems.
• Provide high-quality measurement data to design teams and improve test automation.
• Plan testing schedules aligned with development roadmap and tapeouts.
• Supervise and train staff in DC/RF and optoelectrical measurement methods

Skills

DC/RF testing

Test automation

Optoelectronic devices

Semiconductor physics

Education

PhD or MS in electrical engineering, physics or a relevant field

Tools

Git

Job description

Principle duties and essential functions

• Lead die-level DC and RF testing of active and passive silicon photonic devices
• Die and evaluation board (EVB)-level testing, FMA, DVT of monolithically integrated silicon photonic - RFIC subsystems and coherent silicon photonics transceivers
• Die-level DC and RF testing of active III-V devices (edge emitting lasers and VCSELs)
• Perform reliability tests on optical components and modules (e.g. GR-468)
• Provide high-quality and precision measurement data to silicon photonic, firmware, RFIC and laser design teams
• Implement and continuously optimize automatic tests where appropriate, build and improve test stations when needed
• Develop and properly maintain required ATE SW in Git or similar SW version control tools
• Provide layout and test implementation feedback to respective design teams in order to speed up testing and increase utilization of test automation
• Provide internal input into design, NPI, manufacturing and quality management teams
• Plan testing schedules with respect to development roadmap and foundry tapeout schedules
• Supervise and train company engineering staff in DC-, RF-, and optoelectrical measurement methods and best practices

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• PhD or MS in electrical engineering, physics or a relevant field
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor physics and electromagnetics
• In-depth knowledge of optical communications theory and digital communications theory
• Expertise and experience in testing active and passive optoelectronic devices and integrated photonic circuits die-level, module-level and system-level
• Solid knowledge and experience with test automation
• Understanding of device reliability and module-level qualification of products
• Excellent work ethic and 'can do' attitude
• Delivery oriented and self-motivated
• Desire for continuous learning and self-development

Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong team-oriented, friendly work culture
• Flexible working hours model
• Internal training program
• Benefit card
• Child care allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free
• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products

Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park - the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9). Find out more at adtran.com, or follow our story on LinkedIn and Twitter.