Senior Silicon Photonics Test Development Engineer

Senior Silicon Photonics Test Development Engineer What you will do

Test Development & Technical Leadership

• Own the development of advanced test methodologies for silicon photonic devices, PICs, and heterogeneous electrooptic components—from concept to full deployment.
• Define and architect test flows for wafer level, die level, and package level characterization.
• Design, commission, and optimize complex test setups integrating RF, optical, and automated instrumentation.
• Develop/lead the Python-based measurement frameworks and automation tools to increase throughput, reliability, and data quality.
• Introduce new measurement techniques (e.g., broadband EOS parameters, high speed modulation tests, optical link characterization) as required by emerging technology needs.
• Review and validate test strategies with internal design, device, and process teams.
• Plan and prioritize test development activities across multiple PIC technology platforms and R&D projects.
• Drive standardization of test procedures, calibration flows, and documentation across the photonics test environment.
• Monitor test quality, reliability, and reproducibility, ensuring compliance with internal performance targets.
• Work closely with design, device modelling, integration, packaging, and reliability teams to translate test insights into device and process improvements.
• Communicate complex test results and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Develop robust data processing pipelines for high volume test data.
• Analyze electrooptic, RF, and optical test results to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement paths.
• Summarize findings in clear technical reports and presentations.

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, ‘our corporate university’, we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, or related field or master’s degree with relevant experience in silicon photonics or high frequency test development.
• Strong expertise in RF and electrooptic characterization, including S‑parameter measurements, high speed modulation tests, and wafer level probing.
• Deep understanding of silicon photonics, PIC architectures, and optical component behaviour.
• Proven experience in developing automated test setups and measurement frameworks.
• Strong Python skills for data analysis and instrument control; experience with LabVIEW is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, plan activities, and coordinate across teams.
• Structured problem solver with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

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