Test Engineer – Silicon Photonics

Broadcom; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a Test Engineer to develop automated production test systems for the next generation of silicon photonics products used in data center interconnects. You will build efficient hardware and software for development and production testing.

You will co-develop testing systems with product developers and manufacturing test engineers, optimize hardware configurations for compliance testing, and lead the creation of test scripts and GUI interfaces for maximum capital efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or physics required.
• 6+ years relevant industry experience.
• Strong background in optical device testing.
• Proficient in Python, C++, and C# with multi-threaded programming and GUI development.
• Experience with firmware and motion/vision systems preferred.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle optional.
• Familiarity with JMP for statistical analysis advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop automated testing systems with product developers and manufacturing test engineers.
• Design optimized hardware configurations for compliance testing and defect detection.
• Build test scripts, data acquisition modules, and GUI interfaces for high efficiency.
• Assist with product characterization, design validation, and production yield improvement.
• Leverage existing platforms and add new capabilities in a structured way.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Multi-threaded GUI

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Vision systems

Motion control

Firmware

Oracle

JMP

Education

Master's degree in engineering or physics

Tools

Oracle

JMP

Job description

Job Description

Test Engineer for automated production test systems for next generation of silicon photonics products used in data center interconnect. Responsible for creating highly efficient and effective hardware and software for product development and production testing.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop automated product testing systems in a team environment in close collaboration with product developers and manufacturing test engineers
• Develop optimized hardware configurations for compliance testing and defect detection.
• Build test scripts, data acquisition modules and GUI interfaces executing at the highest efficiency for optimum capital utilization
• Assist with product characterization, design validation, and production yield improvement activities
• Leverage platforms in place and add new capabilities in a highly structured approach

Requirements

• Master's degree in engineering or physics with 6+ years relevant industry experience
• Strong background in optical device testing
• Experience and proficiency in coding in Python, C++ and C# including multi-threaded software and GUI development
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with firmware - microcoding preferred
• Experience with motion control and vision systems preferred
• Experience in relational database interfaces such as Oracle preferred.
• Experience in statistical analysis techniques, JMP software, and process control preferred

Compensation And Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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