Photonic Test Engineer: Wafer & Device Validation

HyperLight; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth and mentorship

Job summary

HyperLight in Singapore is hiring Photonic Test Engineers to drive die-level and wafer-level testing for TFLN photonics devices. You will build production test solutions, verify designs, and ensure scalable manufacturability while collaborating with design and product teams.

The role emphasizes automation, data analysis, and precise reporting in a fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in photonic/semiconductor testing, strong Python skills, and experience interfacing with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience testing and characterizing photonic or semiconductor devices (fresh grads with strong academic/project photonics testing welcome).
• Solid technical understanding of optical, RF, or electro-optic measurements.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming with test automation scripts and instrument interfacing/control (SCPI, VISA, GPIB).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with meticulous note-taking and precise report writing.
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and photonics principles is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team and participate in cross-functional activities.
• Experience interfacing with or managing foundries or OSATs is a plus.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin for global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement die-level and wafer-level test solutions with design and product teams.
• Develop production test solutions for PIC components ensuring manufacturability and scalability.
• Develop and execute design verification tests, analyze results, and provide feedback on device performance.
• Optimize and standardize test and analysis methodologies for repeatability and accuracy.
• Set up, manage, and operate automated wafer-level test prober and chip handlers for PIC devices.
• Perform routine setup calibrations and ensure quality control throughout testing.
• Identify and mitigate test challenges to ensure timely execution of large-scale projects.
• Collect high-quality measurement data and prepare measurement reports for optical, electrical, and electro-optical tests.
• Analyze test results, perform GR&R studies, troubleshoot issues, and propose improvements.
• Document test procedures, results, and reports to maintain a knowledge base.

Skills

Python programming

Test automation

Measurement & data analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Mandarin (spoken)

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related field

Tools

SCPI

VISA

GPIB

Wafer-level test prober

Job description

HyperLight in Singapore is hiring Photonic Test Engineers to drive die-level and wafer-level testing for TFLN photonics devices. You will build production test solutions, verify designs, and ensure scalable manufacturability while collaborating with design and product teams.

The role emphasizes automation, data analysis, and precise reporting in a fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in photonic/semiconductor testing, strong Python skills, and experience interfacing with