Test Engineer – Silicon Photonics

Broadcom Inc.; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 109,700 - 175,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is hiring a Test Engineer in Upper Macungie Township, PA, to design automated testing systems for advanced silicon photonics products. You will work closely with developers, optimizing hardware for compliance testing and defect detection.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or computer science, with strong coding experience in Python, C++, and C#. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a competitive salary range of $109,700 to $175,500.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years with a Master's degree.
• Strong background in optical device testing.
• Experience in multi-threaded software development.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop automated product testing systems.
• Develop optimized hardware configurations.
• Build test scripts and data acquisition modules.

Skills

Optical device testing

Coding in Python

Coding in C++

Coding in C#

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Master’s degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

JMP software

Oracle

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 compliance testing and defect detection.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science with 8+ years relevant industry experience or a master’s degree in engineering or computer science 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 will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive a competitive new hire equity grant, as well as 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.