Senior Optoelectronic Test Architect & Automation Lead

POET Technologies; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated test solutions for advanced optoelectronic products. You will own test correlation, throughput, cost, time, and first pass yield, and evaluate platforms to enhance output and build capacity for forecast demand.

Responsibilities include developing automated testing strategies, performing optical and electro-optical testing, and integrating test systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10+ years in test engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, optical, and electro-optical testing methodologies and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (Excel, JMP or equivalents).
• Experience with test development scripting or programming (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or C/C++).

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and implement automated testing strategies for optoelectronic products across R&D, qualification, NPI, and mass production.
• Perform optical, electro-optical (DC/RF), and photonic IC testing and characterization.
• Design, set up, maintain, and improve test systems, fixtures, and measurement instrumentation.
• Analyze test data and prepare documentation, including test reports and tester buy-off reports.
• Drive improvements in test methodologies, automation, and repeatability to boost efficiency.
• Establish and maintain test correlation across testers, fixtures, sites, and platforms.
• Plan capacity for future production ramps and resolve bottlenecks to meet demand.
• Troubleshoot, validate, and conduct failure analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical/optical testing

Data analysis

Automation

Programming/scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

POET Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated test solutions for advanced optoelectronic products. You will own test correlation, throughput, cost, time, and first pass yield, and evaluate platforms to enhance output and build capacity for forecast demand.

Responsibilities include developing automated testing strategies, performing optical and electro-optical testing, and integrating test systems.