Director, Photonics Test Engineering & Manufacturing Validation

Ipronics; Comunidad Valenciana; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Private health insurance

Birthday month day off

Flexible compensation plan (restaurant

transport and childcare vouchers)

Extra holidays (Dec 24th and 31st off)

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI

photonic technologies for AI infra

Job summary

iPronics seeks a Director of Photonics Test Engineering & Manufacturing Validation to lead the strategy, development, and execution of test solutions for PICs, modules, and systems.

You will drive testing from characterization through production release, collaborating with Design, Product, Operations, and Manufacturing to deliver high-quality photonic products at scale. Build and mentor a high-performing test engineering team and advance DFT/DFM/DFR practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the end-to-end test strategy across characterization, validation, qualification, and production.
• Lead EVT/DVT/SVT/PVT testing across engineering and production.
• Establish robust test methodologies, coverage metrics, and qualification procedures.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Develop scalable test solutions for wafer-, module-, and system-level production testing.
• Drive yield improvement, root-cause analysis, and failure investigations.
• Optimize test coverage, test time, production throughput, and cost of test.
• Implement data-driven approaches for yield learning, process control, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development of automated test platforms, software tools, and data analysis frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Python & data analysis

Test engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

MSc or PhD in Photonics / Optics / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Tools

Python

Automated test systems

Job description

iPronics is seeking a Director of Photonics Test Engineering & Manufacturing Validation to lead the strategy, development, and execution of test solutions for our programmable photonic integrated circuits (PICs), modules, and systems.

This role will drive testing activities from engineering characterization through production release, ensuring high product quality, manufacturing yield, reliability, and scalable production readiness. You will work closely with Design, Product, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to bring innovative photonic products from development into volume production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the end-to-end test strategy across characterization, validation, qualification, and production.


• Lead Engineering, Design, System, and Production Verification Testing (EVT/DVT/SVT/PVT).


• Establish robust test methodologies, coverage metrics, and qualification procedures.


• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing ramp activities.

Manufacturing Test & Yield Improvement

• Develop scalable test solutions for wafer-level, module-level, and system-level production testing.


• Drive yield improvement, root-cause analysis, and failure investigations.


• Optimize test coverage, test time, production throughput, and cost of test.


• Implement data-driven approaches for yield learning, process control, and continuous improvement.

Test Automation & Infrastructure

• Lead the development of automated test platforms, software tools, and data analysis frameworks.


• Oversee test hardware including probe stations, fixtures, interface boards, and reliability setups.


• Ensure measurement accuracy, traceability, and scalability across manufacturing operations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with PIC Design, Hardware, Software, Product Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and external manufacturing partners.


• Drive Design-for-Test (DFT), Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM), and Design-for-Reliability (DFR) practices.


• Lead technical reviews and provide visibility into product quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.


• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing test engineering team.


• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.


• Manage project priorities, resources, and execution across multiple product programs.

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.

Preferred

• Experience with silicon photonics and wafer-level testing.


• Knowledge of optical communications, networking systems, and advanced photonic components.


• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), yield analysis, and manufacturing quality systems.


• Experience working with contract manufacturers and external production partners.

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position


• December 24th and 31st off


• One extra day off during your birthday month


• Private health insurance


• Flexible compensation plan (restaurant tickets, transport, and childcare vouchers)


• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge photonic technologies for AI infrastructure