Director of Photonics Testing & Production Validation

Ipronics; Valencia; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Flexible working hours

Private health insurance

Pension plan included

Flexible compensation plan (restaurant

transport, and childcare vouchers)

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge in

Job summary

iPronics seeks a Director of Photonics Test Engineering & Manufacturing Validation to lead test strategy, development, and execution for PICs, modules, and systems. You will drive testing from characterization through production release to ensure high quality, yield, and scalable readiness.

You will collaborate with Design, Product, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to bring photonic innovations from development into volume production, guiding NPI, process control, and reliability initiatives

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor, silicon photonics, optical systems, or test engineering.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams or complex technical programs.
• Strong expertise in photonic device characterization, validation, reliability, and production testing.
• Experience developing automated test systems and manufacturing test infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Python and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated track record of supporting products from development through volume manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute end-to-end test strategy across characterization, validation, qualification, and production.
• Lead EVT/DVT/SVT/PVT testing across teams.
• Establish robust test methodologies, coverage metrics, and qualification procedures.
• Support NPI and manufacturing ramp activities.

Skills

Test engineering

Python

Data analysis

Leadership

Semiconductor

Photonic testing

Education

MSc/PhD in Photonics

Tools

Automated test platforms

Probe stations

Data analysis tools

Job description

iPronics seeks a Director of Photonics Test Engineering & Manufacturing Validation to lead test strategy, development, and execution for PICs, modules, and systems. You will drive testing from characterization through production release to ensure high quality, yield, and scalable readiness.

You will collaborate with Design, Product, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to bring photonic innovations from development into volume production, guiding NPI, process control, and reliability initiatives