Photonic Test Engineer

Overview

LIGENTEC is a young, dynamic and strongly growing company headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland near EPFL. We develop Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for applications in quantum technologies, LiDAR, space, biosensors, and more.

Photonic Test Engineer

• 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 remote instrument control and automation (Python preferred).
• Data management & reporting: analyze and process measured data, generate test reports for stakeholders, 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 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.

• Education:
  
  MSc, MEng, or PhD in photonics, electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5+ years of hands‑on experience in optical testing of passive and/or active integrated photonics components, gained in a leading university lab or industry.
• Technical skills:
  Proven experience with remote instrument control and automation, utilizing Python for interfacing with automated testing equipment.
• Mindset:
  Passionate about measurements, keen to grow further expertise in optical and electro‑optical testing, results‑oriented, pragmatic problem‑solver, adaptable to a dynamic environment with shifting priorities, and focused on timely delivery.
• Work style:
  Collaborative, transparent team player, independent self‑starter capable of achieving both individual and group objectives.
• Communication:
  Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Language:
  Working proficiency in English.

• Experience with working in a clean‑room environment and proper handling of sensitive materials.
• Code versioning.
• Experience with photonics packaging.
• Experience with electro‑optical testing (DC and RF).

• A flexible and dynamic start‑up work environment.
• Be a member of an international, diverse, customer‑focused and highly motivated team.
• Personal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us.
• Our passion to bring PICs to everyday life.

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.

Seniority level
:
Associate

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Industries
:
Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Location:

Lausanne, Switzerland