Photonics Test Technician

OpenLight Photonics Inc.; Goleta, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenLight Photonics Inc. is seeking a highly skilled photonics test technician to join our on-site team in the San Jose/Santa Clara area.

You will operate automated wafer test stations to validate Silicon Photonics devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits at wafer, die, and package levels, with a focus on wafer prober operation and data analysis. You will support test engineers by maintaining stations, programming probers, managing wafer inventory, and collaborating with OSAT partners to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• Experience operating automated wafer probers in a lab or production setting.
• Hands-on lab or industry experience in physics/electrical engineering.
• Dexterity for sub-micron mechanical alignment.
• Ability to identify test anomalies, system issues or data inconsistencies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex technical docs.
• Independent contributor with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install custom wafer test hardware on wafer test stations.
• Program wafer probers and run test software.
• Operate stations for prototype runs and hand off to OSAT partners
• Download test data, run analysis software, publish results
• Monitor test outputs, identify anomalies or drift in data
• Manage wafer inventory and track test coverage per wafer
• Manage schedules for test execution and communicate with program managers
• Ship and hand-deliver wafers in San Jose

Skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Documentation literacy

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree with related experience

Tools

Automated wafer probers

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a highly-skilled photonics test technician to work onsite in our San Jose OSAT and Santa Clara office. As a member of OpenLight’s test engineering team, you will work closely with a team of experienced engineers in operating automated test stations to validate the functionality of Silicon Photonics devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) at the wafer level, die level, and package level. Solid experience wafer prober operation will put you at the head of the line.

You will be supporting a team of test engineers by maintaining and operating multiple silicon photonic wafer test stations. The work includes wafer prober programming, station operation, wafer management, and interactive debugging.

What You Will Do

• Install custom wafer test hardware on our wafer test stations

• Program the wafer probers, and run the test software

• Operate the test stations for prototype runs and hand off production testing to our OSAT partners

• Download test data, run analysis software, and publish results

• Monitor test outputs and identify anomalies, drift, or unexpected behavior in data

• Manage the wafer inventory, track the test coverage per wafer

• Manage schedules for test execution, and communicate with program managers on the test plans, results, and project status

• Shipping and hand delivery of wafers in San Jose

Your Background Includes

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or Associate’s degree with related experience

• Experience in operating automated wafer probers

• Hands-on experience in a physics or electrical engineering lab or industry

• Manual dexterity in sub-micron mechanical alignment

• Experience identifying test anomalies, system issues, or data inconsistencies

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex technical documentation

• Demonstrable success and enjoyment of working independently, with minimal supervision

About OpenLight

OpenLight is growing as customer adoption and industry momentum continue to accelerate. The rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure is driving unprecedented demand for faster, more energy-efficient optical connectivity. We are addressing this challenge through a platform approach that simplifies the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and accelerates industry adoption.

As part of our team, you will contribute to technologies that enable AI and hyperscale data centers, high-speed optical communications, advanced sensing applications, next-generation photonic integration, and more. Our team is collaborative and fast-moving, and you will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions across technology, operations, and business growth.

OpenLight continues with a hybrid schedule, with a standard of three days/week in office; you select the days you're in, based on what's best for your work priorities.

OpenLight's salary for technical roles is dependent on the skills and experience of the individual, their primary work location, and other parameters; annual salary will generally be somewhere between $140,000-$240,000. In addition to cash compensation, OpenLight offers incentive stock options (ISOs), generous insurance support, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, spot bonuses, and a positive work environment. If you are excited about solving challenging problems, advancing cutting-edge technology, and working with a highly collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.