Semiconductor Photonics Lab Technician

About the Role

We are seeking a Lab Technician with hands‑on experience in a semiconductor photonics cleanroom environment to support the development, testing, and qualification of advanced photonic devices across Reliability, R&D; and early manufacturing activities. This role is integral to ensuring product reliability, process integrity, and compliance with quality standards.

• Perform safe handling, preparation, loading/unloading, and inspection of wafer, bar, die, Chip-on-Carrier (CoC), and TO‑can packages in accordance with cleanroom SOPs and ESD protocols.
• Support electrical and optical testing of photonic devices, including setup, execution, data capture, and basic troubleshooting under engineering guidance.
• Execute reliability and environmental stress testing (HTOL, burn‑in, thermal cycling, damp heat), and assist reliability engineers with debug, failure analysis, and root‑cause investigations.
• Identify, document, and report device failures, anomalies, and out‑of‑spec results with transparent traceability and accurate test records.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure compliance with internal procedures, specifications, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain cleanroom operations, including tool readiness, contamination control, consumables, fixtures, and equipment upkeep.
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, test methods, inspection criteria, and quality records, support SOP updates and audit readiness.
• Support equipment calibration tracking, asset inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives across lab operations, reliability, and quality processes.

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Photonics, Semiconductor Technology, Physics, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience working in an optical or photonics cleanroom or laboratory environment.
• Proven experience handling fragile semiconductors and photonic devices (e.g., wafer, bar, die, CoC, TO‑can packages).
• Experience supporting reliability testing, qualification, or failure analysis activities.
• Hands‑on exposure to electrical and/or optical testing of photonic or optoelectronic devices.
• Solid understanding of ESD control, cleanroom protocols, and quality / documentation practices.

• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Data‑driven and objective; able to think critically and act with purpose.
• Clear verbal and written communication; collaborates openly across teams.
• Comfortable working independently in a rapid‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Experience in R&D; and early manufacturing / pre‑production environments.
• Working knowledge of wire bonding, die attach, and singulation processes.
• Experience with basic mechanical characterization (die shear, wire pull, visual inspection).
• Familiarity with data analysis or test automation (Python, scripting tools).
• Exposure to equipment maintenance, calibration systems, or asset management tools.
• Experience designing or modifying simple fixtures, holders, or adapters (CAD experience a plus).

Pay: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• On‑site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

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