Optical Aligner and Test Engineer - Bangalore, India

Aeva, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeva, Inc. seeks a hands-on optical aligner and test engineer to develop and optimize the optical module used in LiDAR and sensor product lines, from prototype through high-volume production.

You will work with product design, Photonics, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to troubleshoot and improve test coverage, yield, and throughput in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires MS/PhD in Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering or related field.
• Strong Python automation experience; LabVIEW and C# preferred.
• Experience with optical alignment, instrumentation and high-precision metrology.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust active alignment sequences for lasers, detectors and fibers.
• Build fixtures and motor stages for sub-micron alignment with high repeatability.
• Create test cases and automation to screen optical modules and assemblies.
• Collaborate with design, Photonics, mechanical, manufacturing and quality teams to improve yield.
• Engage with external vendors to evaluate and procure alignment and metrology solutions.
• Characterize PICs, lasers and optical amplifiers for path finding programs.

Skills

Python automation

LabVIEW

C# programming

Optical alignment

Precision motion systems

Statistical analysis

Education

MS or PhD in Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering

Tools

Tunable lasers

Spectrum analyzers

Optical powermeter

DAQ

Motorized stages

I2C

SPI

UART

JTAG

GPIB

Raspberry Pi

Job description

About us:

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon Photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on optical aligner and test engineer to develop and optimize the optical module used in our LiDAR and sensor product lines. You will join the team developing optical alignment systems for the optical module, test methodologies and manufacturing test from prototype through high-volume production.

The ideal candidate has strong practical experience with optical alignment, precision motion systems, lasers, photodetectors, optical test and measurement equipment and automation. You will work closely with product design, Photonics, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to troubleshoot and improve production yield, throughput, and test coverage.

What you'll do:

• Develop robust, fast active alignment sequences and algorithms for lasers, detectors and fibers using coupling lenses and other optics.
• Specify and build custom fixtures and high precision motor stages for achieving sub-micron precision alignment with high repeatability and reproducibility.
• Develop robust test cases and analysis routines for screening optical modules and associated assemblies.Optimize test time, station throughput, repeatability, and measurement capability.
• Work with external vendors to evaluate, specify, and procure advanced test and aligner solutions for the module and associated assemblies. These may include high speed active align systems, beam characterization and other optical metrology solutions.
• Develop tests and characterize Silicon Photonics based photonic integrated circuits (PIC), lasers and optical amplifiers to support path finding programs.
• Analyze test and manufacturing data to identify process variation, drift, and systematic failures.

What you have:

• Experience in integrated optics product manufacturing such as LiDAR and optical transceiver.
• MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Photonics, Optical engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong programming background in Python for automation. Experience with LabView and C# is also preferred.
• Experienced with optical instrumentation such as tunable lasers, spectrum analyzers, optical powermeter, spectrum analyzer, switches, power supplies, DAQ, motorized stages and active alignment systems.
• Familiar with interfaces and tools such as I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG, GPIB, and raspberry Pi for automation with instruments and embedded systems.
• Experience in statistical analysis such as GR&R, correlation and DOE analysis for manufacturing process improvementsusing tools such as JMP.