Optics Test Engineer

Optics Test Engineer – Colorado Springs, CO

Samtec is seeking an Optics Test Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience in the microelectronic/microsystem/optical design or manufacturing industries. The role will work out of the Colorado Springs, CO location.

Responsibilities include working with engineering groups to develop and deliver optical product testing solutions for volume manufacturing. The engineer plans and executes test development activities, ensures product test requirements are clearly defined, creates plans to meet those requirements, and assists in roadmap development for continuous improvement. The position serves as the key point of contact for test development activities and continues to support production after the manufacturable solution is transferred to production.

• Develop DC, RF, and other optical test systems, providing operational procedures required to transition stations from low volume to high volume work centers.
• Assist in developing technical roadmaps for new product test development, identifying risk areas and summarizing advantages and disadvantages.
• Ensure test station capability and qualification plans are executed and reported as modifications/upgrades are implemented.
• Define test project goals, risks, costs/resources, schedule, and potential solutions.
• Summarize test project results, including impacts on product yield, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Cross‑functionally team with designers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to support new product introduction.
• Create, conduct, and analyze Design of Experiments (DOE) for development and production activities.
• Streamline data gathering, storage, and access to minimize effort required to generate required reports.
• Maintain and improve processes for electrical test processes associated with Samtec’s product base.
• Conduct audits, benchmarking, and drive best‑practice methodologies to proactively prevent quality excursions as technology ramps.
• Supervisory responsibility for engineers or technicians may be required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in microelectronic/microsystem/optical design or manufacturing.
• Solid Works, AutoCAD, or other engineering design, modeling, or simulation software is desirable.
• Hands‑on experience with test development projects and volume manufacturing, with a thorough understanding of equipment and materials used in semiconductor and photonics industries.
• Experience in the opto‑electronic industry, preferably in direct packaging/assembly/test.
• Strong understanding of statistics, process control, and FMEA methodologies.
• Experience writing test specifications, reports, and production documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.
• Expertise in Minitab, SAS‑JMP, or similar data analysis packages; proficiency with MS Office expected.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or the Physical Sciences from an accredited institution.

Salary range: $90,000 – $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Samtec offers generous bonuses paid three times per year and a comprehensive benefits package including medical (HSA/PPO), dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, EAP, 401(k) match, profit sharing, voluntary options, and paid time off.

Samtec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or any legally protected status.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis for any employer.