Hands-On Semiconductor Laser Engineer: Build & Test Labs

Edison Smart®; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® is seeking a hands-on engineer to advance high-power semiconductor laser technology in a fast-paced lab environment. You will build test benches, integrate instrumentation, and perform electrical and optical device testing from design through characterization.

The role spans hardware integration, prototype development, laser packaging support and documentation. Prior hands-on lab work across semiconductor devices and photonics is valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in semiconductor devices, lasers, photonics or hardware-driven environments.
• Designed, built or commissioned test benches, instrumentation setups or automated characterization stations.
• Experience integrating lab equipment with control software and data capture systems; familiarity with Python or LabVIEW is a plus.
• Familiarity with mask layout software such as KLayout, L-Edit, Cadence Virtuoso or Tanner.
• Understanding of device design, lithography and how mask layouts translate to fabrication processes.
• Experience operating probe stations, semiconductor testing or packaging equipment.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a lab or cleanroom; strong technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and commission test and characterization stations from scratch.
• Select and configure instrumentation, control software and data acquisition systems.
• Perform electrical and optical testing of semiconductor devices and laser components.
• Operate probe stations and support device-level testing and characterization.
• Support laser packaging, assembly and reliability activities.
• Work with mask layouts to translate designs into fabrication requirements.
• Contribute to cleanroom and fabrication activities and maintain lab documentation.

Skills

Semiconductor devices

Lasers

Photonics

Hardware development

Test benches

Instrumentation

Automation

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

KLayout

L-Edit

Cadence Virtuoso

Tanner

Job description

Edison Smart® is seeking a hands-on engineer to advance high-power semiconductor laser technology in a fast-paced lab environment. You will build test benches, integrate instrumentation, and perform electrical and optical device testing from design through characterization.

The role spans hardware integration, prototype development, laser packaging support and documentation. Prior hands-on lab work across semiconductor devices and photonics is valued.