Senior Test Platform Engineer - Silicon Photonics

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

Job summary

STMicroelectronics in Italy seeks a Test Platform Engineer for Silicon Photonics and optical semiconductor devices. You will define, develop, and standardize test platforms and collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure robust, repeatable test methods.

The role emphasizes test equipment selection, automation, data analysis, and cross-site standardization to improve throughput and consistency. Salary range €60,000–€75,000 gross per year, with placement based on experience.

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 working in a manufacturing or technology development environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with test automation software, data acquisition systems, and standardized reporting tools.

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.
• Support correlation activities between development, engineering, and production test environments.
• 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

Test instruments & automation

Optical test specs

Data analysis

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Test automation tools

Job description

STMicroelectronics in Italy seeks a Test Platform Engineer for Silicon Photonics and optical semiconductor devices. You will define, develop, and standardize test platforms and collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure robust, repeatable test methods.

The role emphasizes test equipment selection, automation, data analysis, and cross-site standardization to improve throughput and consistency. Salary range €60,000–€75,000 gross per year, with placement based on experience.