Senior Silicon Photonics Test Platform Engineer

STMicroelectronics Italia; Agrate Brianza; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics Italia is seeking a Test Platform Engineer focused on Silicon Photonics and optical semiconductor test systems. You will define, develop, and standardize test platforms within the ST test system ecosystem, collaborating with design, manufacturing test, and quality teams to ensure robust, repeatable results.

You will analyze test data, establish robust methodologies, and drive deployment of equipment and software to guarantee production readiness and long‑term consistency

Qualifications

• Experience in Silicon Photonics, optical semiconductors, photonics, optoelectronics, or semiconductor test environments.
• Familiarity with optical and electrical test instruments, automation frameworks, and test ecosystem standardization.
• Knowledge of optical test specifications, validation methods, calibration, and production test support.
• Ability to analyze test data and translate findings into actionable platform improvements.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or technology development with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define test platform requirements for Silicon Photonics and optical semiconductor characterization and production support.
• Perform characterization of new test platforms to verify performance, stability, repeatability, and measurement correlation.
• Support validation and qualification of new test systems, instruments, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align test strategies with device requirements and manufacturing constraints.
• Document test platform configurations, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for test coverage, throughput, reliability, and maintainability.
• Interface with internal stakeholders and external vendors to assess new tools, instruments, and platform solutions.

Skills

Silicon Photonics

Optical semiconductors

Photonics

Optoelectronics

Test environments

Test automation

Data acquisition

Cross-functional comms

Tools

Test equipment

Automation software

Reporting tools

Job description

STMicroelectronics Italia is seeking a Test Platform Engineer focused on Silicon Photonics and optical semiconductor test systems. You will define, develop, and standardize test platforms within the ST test system ecosystem, collaborating with design, manufacturing test, and quality teams to ensure robust, repeatable results.

You will analyze test data, establish robust methodologies, and drive deployment of equipment and software to guarantee production readiness and long‑term consistency