Senior Photonics Test Development Engineer

Cactus Materials; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Cactus Materials is seeking a Senior Photonics Test Development Engineer in Tempe, AZ to design, develop, and deploy automated test solutions for VCSEL arrays, edge-emitting lasers, and photodetector arrays in high-volume production.

Industrial experience in high-volume photonics manufacturing is required; you will build test plans, write software, and contribute to data analytics and quality processes.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in the industry with at least 3 years in volume photonics manufacturing testing.

Responsibilities

• Understand and communicate product test requirements for laser and photodetector arrays.
• Develop, deploy, and improve automated production test solutions for VCSEL arrays and photonic devices.
• Write and maintain software for automated test systems for engineering and production use.

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

C

Visual Basic

.NET

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Physics

Tools

Wafer-level probers

Burn-in systems

Packaged photonic device testers

Job description

PHOTONICS DIVISION // CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Build automated test systems for next-generation photonics devices.

Cactus Materials is looking for a Senior Photonics Test Development Engineer to design, develop, and deploy automated test solutions for VCSEL arrays, edge-emitting laser arrays, and photodetector arrays in high-volume photonics manufacturing.

Location: Tempe, AZ

Job Description

Design, develop and deploy automated test solutions for a new generation of GaAs-based photonics devices including VCSEL arrays, edge-emitting laser arrays and photodetector arrays. Industrial experience in high-volume photonics manufacturing is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product development, engineering and production teams to understand, interpret, and communicate product test requirements for semiconductor laser and photodetector arrays
• Generate test plans, create project plan and timeline for test development, and assess project risks and gaps
• Design, develop, validate, deploy, and improve automated production test solutions for VCSEL arrays, edge-emitting laser arrays and photodetector/sensor arrays. Test solutions include wafer-level probers, burn-in systems, and packaged photonic device testers
• Write and maintain software for automated test systems for engineering and production use, including environmental testing, automated calibration, and data analysis
• Develop other tools and methods in support of compound semiconductor material development and reliability programs.
• Work in a team environment with ownership over specific tasks, including the writing of procedures and participating in design verification, failure analysis and yield improvement
• Perform GR&R Measurement System Analysis for all equipment used for testing
• Implement database management for data analytics and traceability. Develop systems and interfaces to report test results to engineering and production teams in a clear and precise manner
• Maintain compliance to quality (ISO9001) standards and customer specific requirements as applicable.
• Write test procedures and provide training to technicians, operators, and other users

Requirements

• MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or relevant related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the industry with at least 3 years in volume Photonics manufacturing involving wafer-level, die-level, and packaged device testing
• Proven track record in developing, implementing, deploying, and improving test solutions in a volume semiconductor laser and photodetector array manufacturing environment. Test solutions include wafer-level probers, burn-in systems, and packaged photonic device testers
• Strong hands-on experience in test software development using one or more of the following languages: Visual Basic, LabVIEW, Phython, C, .NET
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and transfer to manufacturing of VCSELs, EELs, and photodetectors
• Hands-on experience and deep understanding of designing production test for quality and cost
• Demonstrated ability with troubleshooting, problem solving and critical thinking
• Experience in statistical process control, data analysis and qualification techniques
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision
• Hands-on experience in high-speed opto-electronic test development is highly desirable
• Hands-on experience in VCSEL reliability testing and FMEA is highly desirable
• Experience with database structure and MySQL is a plus
• Experience with Applications Engineering involving both technical and business support to customers (such providing technical information about how to use the products, technical data, samples) is highly desirable

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