Director, Photonics Test Engineering & Manufacturing Validation

Ipronics; Comunidad Valenciana; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible compensation plan

Job summary

iPronics seeks a visionary 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 to production release, collaborating with Design, Product, Operations, and Manufacturing to scale testing and ensure high product quality, yield, and reliability.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years in semiconductor, silicon photonics, optical systems, or test engineering.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams or complex 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 end-to-end test strategy across characterization, validation, qualification, and production.
• Lead EVT/DVT/SVT/PVT testing for multiple product lines.
• Establish robust test methodologies, coverage metrics, and qualification procedures.
• Lead NPI and manufacturing ramp activities and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Photonics

Test Engineering

Silicon photonics

Python

Data analysis

Product development

DFT/DFM

Manufacturing

Education

MSc or PhD in Photonics

Tools

Python

Data analysis tools

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