Optics/Electronics Technician

Pixcel; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PIXCEL in Matawan, NJ develops novel semiconductor-based photonic modules for sensing and imaging applications.

You will be a hands-on technician responsible for assembling, testing, alignment, troubleshooting, and documenting measurements of optical and electronic systems. You will work closely with optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to bring prototypes through characterization in a collaborative lab environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electronic hardware, lab equipment, or electro-optical systems.
• Experience using electronic test equipment like oscilloscopes, DMMs, bench power supplies, and signal generators.
• Experience assembling, testing, modifying, or troubleshooting PCBs, cables, connectors, and electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with optical lab equipment and basic optical measurement techniques (power, fiber handling, alignment, inspection).
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and technical docs.
• Strong soldering and rework skills with small components and connectors.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to record data accurately.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware systemically and identify root causes.
• Experience in lab, manufacturing, R&D, electronics, optics, photonics, or semiconductor environment preferred.
• Familiarity with fiber-optic components, lasers, photodetectors, alignment systems, or silicon photonics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate optical and electronic components including photonic devices, detectors, lasers, fiber optics, PCBs and connectors.
• Perform optical alignment and characterization using lab equipment (power meters, sources, microscopes, spectrometers).
• Build, modify, and test prototype optical and electronic assemblies in a lab.
• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies and other test gear.
• Follow test procedures and record measurements, results, and observations accurately.
• Diagnose optical and electrical faults at component and system level and implement corrective actions.
• Support engineers during prototype development, system bring-up, environmental testing and characterization.
• Maintain lab equipment, test fixtures, optical benches and test setups to ensure calibration and readiness.
• Collaborate with optical, electrical, mechanical and software engineers to assemble and test integrated photonic systems.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Oscilloscopes

PCB testing

Optical alignment

Soldering

Documentation

Fiber optics familiarity

Lab equipment

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Bench Power Supplies

Signal Generators

Soldering Irons

Job description

PIXCEL (https://www.pixcel.com) develops novel semiconductor-based photonic modules aimed at sensing and imaging applications.

What you'll do:

You will be responsible for supporting the assembly, testing, characterization, and troubleshooting of optical and electronic systems used in PIXCEL's photonic modules. You will:

You will:

• Assemble and integrate optical and electronic components, including photonic devices, detectors, lasers, fiber-optic components, PCBs, connectors, and associated hardware.
• Perform optical alignment and characterization using equipment such as optical power meters, light sources, microscopes, spectrometers, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Build, modify, and test prototype optical and electronic assemblies in a laboratory environment.
• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting of circuits, cables, connectors, sensors, and electronic assemblies using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other test equipment.
• Follow detailed test procedures and record measurements, test results, and observations accurately and consistently.
• Diagnose optical and electrical faults at the component and system level, working systematically to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support engineers during prototype development, system bring-up, environmental testing, and product characterization.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, test fixtures, optical benches, and electronic test setups to ensure they remain calibrated, organized, and ready for use.
• Work closely with optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to assemble and test integrated photonic systems.

Who you’ll work with:

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary start-up team, including optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers. You will work closely with PIXCEL’s silicon photonics development leads, supporting the development and testing of next‑generation photonic modules. The position is based in Matawan, NJ.

Who you are:

You are a hands‑on technician who enjoys working with both optical and electronic hardware. You are comfortable working in a laboratory environment and have a methodical approach to assembly, measurement, testing, and troubleshooting.

You enjoy understanding how things work and are able to follow a problem through from an initial observation to its root cause. You take pride in producing accurate, repeatable work and carefully documenting your results.

You are comfortable working independently when given a defined task, but you also enjoy working closely with engineers and contributing to a collaborative team environment. You are enthusiastic about learning new technologies and developing your skills in optics, electronics, and photonics.

Minimum requirements:

• Hands‑on experience working with electronic hardware, laboratory equipment, or electro‑optical systems.
• Practical experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, bench power supplies, and signal generators.
• Experience assembling, testing, modifying, or troubleshooting PCBs, cables, connectors, and electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with optical laboratory equipment and basic optical measurement techniques, such as optical power measurement, fiber handling, optical alignment, and microscope inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong soldering and rework skills, including the ability to work with small electronic components and connectors.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record test data, measurements, and observations.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware systematically and identify potential component, assembly, wiring, optical, or test-equipment issues.
• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, R&D, electronics, optics, photonics, or semiconductor environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with fiber-optic components, lasers, photodetectors, optical alignment systems, or silicon photonics is a plus.