Director, Photonics Test & 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 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.