Production Technician

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Employment Type: Full-time. Mostly in presence

Start date: May-June-July 2025

We are looking for a Production Technician to join our team and contribute to the production of cutting-edge photonic modules developed by our engineers.

You will play a key role in assembling and characterizing optical and electronic setups. You will follow the calibration and testing cycle of our advanced photonic products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. You will also be responsible for identifying production issues and procuring lab equipment. As part of a dynamic, cross-functional team, you will also improve our tools, processes, and products, proactively seeking innovative ways to enhance how we work and build world-class solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle the production of photonic-based products
• Assemble and characterize optical and electronic setups in lab
• Analyse data, diagnose, test, and control quality issues effectively
• Collaborate closely with engineers to refine and automate production processes and improve system reliability
• Work closely with the team to oversee the supply chain and manage component inventory
• Work with suppliers to procure lab equipment to enhance the production workflow

Requirements

Core competencies:

• A high school diploma or higher, with a focus on technical subjects
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Meticulous, with a love for order and precision, to expertly assemble and characterize electronic setups, calibrate products and analyse data
• Familiarity with optical instrumentation and fiber handling
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with solid problem-solving skills
• Strong commitment to diligently following industry standards and safety procedures
• Must be self-motivated and have a good teamwork spirit
• Good knowledge of English for effective communication and documentation

The following skills are desirable to facilitate integration into the team:

• Experience with Python for scripting, instrument control, and data analysis.
• General knowledge of photonics, integrated photonics, and optical networks.

We value knowledge in the following fields as side competencies:

• 3D Design of mechanical parts with an understanding of fabrication processes and tolerances.

We welcome candidates from every part of the World as our official language is English. Knowledge of Italian or willingness to learn it is appreciated but does not constitute a selection criterion.

PhotonPath is an equal-opportunity employer which does not discriminate against candidates based on color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

About PhotonPath

At PhotonPath, we wake up every day with a mission: to enable an informed and connected world.

We are a European-based designer, manufacturer, and vendor of integrated photonics-based components and subsystems. Founded in 2019 as a spinoff of Politecnico di Milano, we are headquartered in Milan and Trento (Italy), where our offices, R&D Lab, and manufacturing facilities are located.

We are a fast-growing company, backed by a solid parterre of investors and industrial partners who share our vision and support our scale-up. We aim to become a global reference in the integrated photonics industry by delivering groundbreaking solutions in fast-growing markets, leveraging our unique technology suite.

At PhotonPath, we always seek talented individuals who want to join our team and make a real impact. If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What can you expect?

We adopt a lean organizational approach; every person counts and makes a difference in achieving goals. As a result, you will be surrounded by people enthusiastic about learning new things every day, extending their skills beyond their comfort zone, and proactively handling responsibilities without direct supervision. Furthermore, we like maintaining a friendly and inclusive environment where open feedback and discussion of problems are always welcome and encouraged.

We believe that face-to-face interaction promotes and accelerates the sharing of ideas and coordination. Since this position requires frequent alignment between all team members, a significant part of the activities takes place in presence.

Smart working is occasionally possible depending on the type of ongoing activities.

Selection process

We value efficiency and respect for everyone’s time, so we aim to keep our selection process as lean and straightforward as possible while ensuring a thorough evaluation.

Here’s what to expect:

• Application Submission: Apply through LinkedIn and complete a questionnaire to self assess your technical skills and two to evaluate your personality and work style.
• Initial Screening and HR Interview: If your application passes the initial screening, you will have a first interview with a member of our HR team to discuss your background, expectations, and motivations.
• Technical Interview with the CTO: In this stage, the CTO will review your technical questionnaire responses and discuss your approach to problem-solving and technical challenges.
• Face-to-Face Meeting: If we’re a good match, we’ll invite you to our office to meet the team, explore the work environment, and engage in a final interview with the R&D and executive team.

We aim to provide feedback at every stage of the process, with a maximum response time of one week after each step. You’ll receive results and personalized feedback to ensure transparency throughout your journey with us.

Applications

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