Principal Optoelectronic Test Engineer

POET Technologies

Penang

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

POET Technologies in Penang is seeking a Principal Engineer, Test & Development to lead development and implementation of test solutions for optoelectronic products from R&D to mass production. The role involves hands-on testing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust, repeatable, production-ready test processes.

You will design and maintain test systems, analyze measurement data, and drive automation improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Photonics, or a related discipline (or equivalent).
Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in test engineering, development, or characterization of electrical, optical, or optoelectronic systems.
Strong knowledge of electrical and optical testing methodologies, laboratory instrumentation, and data analysis tools.
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, or equivalent software.
Scripting or programming for test automation (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or C/C++) is preferred.
Practical experience in FPGA design and development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and implement testing strategies for optoelectronic products across R&D, qualification, and mass production stages.
Perform optical, electro-optical (DC/RF), and PIC testing and characterization.
Design, set up, maintain, and improve test systems, fixtures, and measurement instrumentation within the Photonics Test Lab.
Analyze measurement data and generate technical documentation including test reports and tester buy-off reports.
Identify and drive improvements in test methodologies, automation, and standardization.