Photonic Test Engineer (ID : 2609)

LIGENTEC is a young, dynamic and strongly growing company, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, near EPFL, close to the shore of Lake Geneva. We are developing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) to world-leading performance with our customers for applications in Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space, Biosensors and more.

To support our growth, we are looking for a :

Photonic Test Engineer

Tasks

LIGENTEC is looking for a passionate and collaborative Photonics Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and be an enthusiastic individual dedicated to advancing their skills through hands-on photonics testing and ensuring timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

You will contribute LIGENTEC's growth by taking ownership of critical testing activities, including :

• Executing Testing Campaigns : Conduct internal and customer R&D testing using cutting-edge chip-level and wafer-level optical and electro-optical testing facilities.
• Test Strategy : Assess, generate, and validate testing plans, ensuring consistent design-for-testability practices.
• Automation & Development : Develop and operate automated testing tools and instruments, leveraging experience with remote instrument control and automation (Python preferred).
• Data Management & Reporting : Analyze and process measured data, generate test reports for stakeholders, and maintain an up-to-date test tracking log to assess current and future project intake.
• Scaling Test Operations : Communicate regularly with tool vendors to assess new solutions for scaling test operations and infrastructure.
• Training : Train test operators and engineers on the developed testing procedures and equipment.
• Communication and Collaboration : Proactively communicate and collaborate across teams to seamlessly integrate in-line testing and ensure successful project execution and delivery.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements :

It is a plus if you have :

Benefits

We look forward to receiving your full application, including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills), and 3) grade or work certificates. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

LIGENTEC is a fast-growing European company with headquarter in Lausanne, Switzerland. Since 2021 we expanded our manufacturing capabilities by creating LIGENTEC France, in the South of Paris. We specialize in the design & manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for customers in high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies, and Biosensors.

LIGENTEC All-Nitride (AN) technology enables our customers to develop their products in the Industrial Revolution 4.0.