Production Test Engineer

Arycs Technologies; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible PTO

Flexible work environment

Opportunity to impact a growing org

High visibility with leadership

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Arycs Technologies is seeking a Production Test Engineer to bridge R&D and manufacturing for high-speed optical modules. You will design and deploy scalable test systems, automate production tests with Python and NI TestStand, and analyze yield and cycle times to drive improvements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Optical Engineering or physics, 5+ years in optical module testing, and hands-on experience with lasers, modulators, photodiodes, transceivers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in optical module testing, preferably in a high-speed transceiver, coherent optics, or photonics-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of optical components and systems, including lasers, modulators, photodiodes, transceivers, and high-speed interconnects.
• Proficiency with optical and electrical test equipment such as BERTs, optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, tunable lasers, and high-speed oscilloscopes.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, particularly in Python; NI TestStand experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement production test infrastructure: Develop and deploy production test setups for optical transceivers, including electrical and optical testing at wafer, module, and final assembly levels.
• Automate and scale test processes: Create and maintain test automation scripts using tools such as Python and NI TestStand, scaling from engineering builds to volume manufacturing.
• Analyze and optimize production performance: Use test data, SPC, process capability studies, and failure trend analysis to improve yield, reduce cycle time, and eliminate production bottlenecks.
• Lead debug and root-cause investigations: Drive hands‑on troubleshooting for test failures and collaborate with hardware, photonics, and electrical engineering teams to resolve component- and system‑level issues.
• Support NPI-to-production transition: Work closely with design, reliability, and operations teams to ensure smooth product transfer into manufacturing and provide input on design-for-test requirements.

Skills

Python scripting

Automation

Strong collaboration

Startup mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics

Tools

NI TestStand

BERTs

Optical spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Tunable lasers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

About Arycs Technologies

Arycs delivers power-efficient, coherent-class optical connectivity based on silicon photonics, coherent DSP, and advanced optical architectures. Our solutions provide industry-leading bandwidth per watt, deterministic performance, and flexible network evolution for AI, cloud, telecom, and edge infrastructure. Designed for real-world deployment, Arycs Technologies enables networks to scale with growing AI demand without disruptive redesign or hardware replacement.

About Arycs Technologies

Arycs delivers power-efficient, coherent-class optical connectivity based on silicon photonics, coherent DSP, and advanced optical architectures. Our solutions provide industry-leading bandwidth per watt, deterministic performance, and flexible network evolution for AI, cloud, telecom, and edge infrastructure. Designed for real-world deployment, Arycs Technologies enables networks to scale with growing AI demand without disruptive redesign or hardware replacement.

Role Overview

The Production Test Engineer serves as Arycs’ production test engineering expert, bridging R&D and manufacturing to ensure advanced optical modules meet performance, quality, and reliability requirements. This role designs and deploys scalable test systems, automates production test processes, analyzes yield and cycle-time data, and supports the transition from pilot builds to high-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement production test infrastructure: Develop and deploy production test setups for optical transceivers, including electrical and optical testing at wafer, module, and final assembly levels.
• Automate and scale test processes: Create and maintain test automation scripts using tools such as Python and NI TestStand, scaling from engineering builds to volume manufacturing.
• Analyze and optimize production performance: Use test data, SPC, process capability studies, and failure trend analysis to improve yield, reduce cycle time, and eliminate production bottlenecks.
• Lead debug and root-cause investigations: Drive hands‑on troubleshooting for test failures and collaborate with hardware, photonics, and electrical engineering teams to resolve component- and system‑level issues.
• Support NPI-to-production transition: Work closely with design, reliability, and operations teams to ensure smooth product transfer into manufacturing and provide input on design-for-test requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in optical module testing, preferably in a high-speed transceiver, coherent optics, or photonics-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of optical components and systems, including lasers, modulators, photodiodes, transceivers, and high-speed interconnects.
• Proficiency with optical and electrical test equipment such as BERTs, optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, tunable lasers, and high-speed oscilloscopes.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, particularly in Python; NI TestStand experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to bring up test systems in fast‑paced, resource‑constrained environments.
• Startup‑ready mindset with a proactive, collaborative approach and comfort operating through ambiguity.
• Preferred experience with coherent optics, integrated photonics, silicon photonics, contract manufacturing, overseas production ramp‑up, or previous startup environments.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and incentive plan
• 401(k) plan with 3% company matching contributions
• Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits that promote your health and wellness
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to support work-life balance
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization
• High visibility across the company with exposure to executive leadership
• Collaborative, innovative, and execution-focused culture