Optical Test Engineer Lead — Automation & Volume

Mojo Vision; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Mojo Vision in Cupertino, CA seeks a Test Engineering Lead to drive characterization and validation of optical and opto-electronic devices. This hands-on role blends test development, execution, and measurement project management with external partner coordination for volume-capable test equipment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in measurement engineering, plus strong scripting (Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW), analytical skills, and cross-team communication to guide manufacturing test requirements.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in measurement engineering, test development, or volume production test.
• Experience working with external suppliers and manufacturing partners on test equipment definition and deployment.
• Demonstrated project management capability in multi-organizational environment.
• A focus on deliverables and execution.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; able to translate data into clear engineering decisions.
• Experience validating measurement/test performance for accuracy, repeatability, and robustness.
• Proficiency with test automation and scripting tools (for example Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Scale laboratory optical measurement systems and processes to handle increased throughput as development moves from prototyping to pilot and volume manufacturing.
• Drive in-house measurement of components during validation and reliability testing.
• Work with internal engineering teams to define manufacturing test requirements for optical and optoelectronic devices.
• Partner with external test equipment vendors to specify, develop, and deliver test tools that meet performance and throughput requirements. Manage the development process to meet ambitious timelines and deploy equipment at internal and external partner facilities.
• Coordinate internal measurement projects to measure pilot samples to qualify new products and fabrication processes while meeting tight deadlines.
• Document test methods, qualification plans, and results to support internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Interpret and analyze test data to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Drive test process improvements through automation, standardization, and practical engineering rigor.

Skills

Measurement engineering

Test development

Project management

Python

Data analysis

Communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Optical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Mojo Vision in Cupertino, CA seeks a Test Engineering Lead to drive characterization and validation of optical and opto-electronic devices. This hands-on role blends test development, execution, and measurement project management with external partner coordination for volume-capable test equipment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in measurement engineering, plus strong scripting (Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW), analytical skills, and cross-team communication to guide manufacturing test requirements.