Senior Silicon Photonics Test Engineer

Lumilens; Singapore; On-site; SGD 66,960 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

Lumilens is seeking a hands-on test engineer to lead characterization and testing efforts for photonics devices. You will work at chip and wafer levels, executing high-speed measurements and developing automation routines using LabVIEW and Python.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in EE or physics and 3–7 years of relevant experience, with strong lab skills in optical alignment, fiber handling, and wafer probing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in EE, Physics, or related field.
• Typically 3–7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute device and PIC characterization (EO, OE, OO) at chip and wafer level.
• Set up and run high-speed measurements (bandwidth, BER, eye diagrams, etc.).
• Develop and maintain test automation scripts and measurement routines using LabVIEW and/or Python.
• Support wafer probing, optical alignment, and test setup bring-up.
• Troubleshoot and debug test setups and measurement issues.
• Analyze data and provide feedback to design and process teams.
• Support die sorting and yield data collection.
• Assist in transition from R&D to early production test flows.

Skills

Photonics testing

Optical lab work

LabVIEW experience

Python for test automation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/Physics or related field

Tools

VNA

Oscilloscope

BERT

VISA/SCPI

Job description

Role Overview

Hands-on contributor focused on characterization, test execution, and lab infrastructure.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Execute device and PIC characterization (EO, OE, OO) at chip and wafer level.
• Set up and run high-speed measurements (bandwidth, BER, eye diagrams, etc.).
• Develop and maintain test automation scripts and measurement routines using LabVIEW and/or Python.
• Support wafer probing, optical alignment, and test setup bring-up.
• Troubleshoot and debug test setups and measurement issues.
• Analyze data and provide feedback to design and process teams.
• Support die sorting and yield data collection.
• Assist in transition from R&D to early production test flows.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in EE, Physics, or related field.

Experience

• Typically 3–7 years of relevant experience.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience in photonics device testing or optical lab work.
• Familiarity with high-speed measurement equipment (VNA, oscilloscope, BERT).
• Basic understanding of optical communication systems.

Programming & Tools

• Working proficiency in LabVIEW (preferred) and/or Python for test automation.
• Familiarity with instrument control (VISA/SCPI).

Practical Skills

• Experience with optical alignment, fiber handling, and/or wafer probing.
• Ability to build, maintain, and debug lab test setups.

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to execute in a fast-paced environment.