Lead Silicon Photonics Wafer Test Automation Engineer

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara seeks a Silicon Photonics Wafer Test Automation Development Engineer to support wafer-level testing solutions for integrated photonic devices. The role focuses on designing automated test systems, software for test characterization, and partnership with device designers to validate test algorithms.

Responsibilities include maintaining test procedures, mentoring technicians, and coordinating with data teams to ensure quality test outputs for PICs and optical

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on experience with semiconductor device characterization and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated wafer-level test systems for silicon photonics devices, including optical coupling systems, wafer probing solutions, automation frameworks, and test software.
• Develop and maintain software applications to support automated characterization and production testing of PICs and optical components.
• Collaborate with photonic device designers to implement and validate test algorithms that characterize device performance.
• Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to ensure test outputs meet data quality, processing, and reporting requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain test procedures, specifications, and documentation while providing training and technical guidance to technicians.
• Work with laboratory technicians to monitor, troubleshoot, and improve test system performance, reliability, and throughput.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, process integration, and quality teams to support product development and production goals.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills while managing multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Semiconductor device characterization

Automated test solution design

Windows software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related discipline

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related discipline

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

National Instruments hardware/drivers/remote control protocols

Wafer probing equipment and automated wafer-level test platforms

Job description

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara seeks a Silicon Photonics Wafer Test Automation Development Engineer to support wafer-level testing solutions for integrated photonic devices. The role focuses on designing automated test systems, software for test characterization, and partnership with device designers to validate test algorithms.

Responsibilities include maintaining test procedures, mentoring technicians, and coordinating with data teams to ensure quality test outputs for PICs and optical