Electro-Optical Test Engineer (ID:2613), Lausanne

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.

Electro-Optical Test Engineer LIGENTEC is looking for a passionate and collaborative Electro‑optical Test Engineer to join our Photonic characterisation team. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with proven hands‑on experience in DC and RF electro‑optical Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) testing. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to advancing LIGENTEC's electro‑optical testing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Upscaling E/O capabilities: Own the implementation of automated E/O (DC to RF) wafer‑level and chip‑level testing.

Automation&Development: Drive the development of automated testing tools and instruments, leveraging experience with remote instrument control and automation using Python.

Data processing&Reporting: Analyze and process large sets of measured data with Python and generate test reports for stakeholders.

Executing Testing Campaigns: Conduct cutting‑edge internal and customer R&D testing using advanced chip‑level and wafer‑level optical and electro‑optical facilities.

Metrology plans: Assess, generate, and validate testing plans, ensuring consistent design‑for‑testability practices.

Scaling Test Operations: Communicate with tool vendors to assess new solutions for scaling test operations and infrastructure.

Training: Provide training to test operators and engineers on developed testing procedures and equipment.

Requirements

Education: MSc, MEng, or PhD in photonics, electrical engineering or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of hands‑on experience in optical testing of passive and active integrated photonics components, gained in a leading university lab or in the industry.

Technical Skills: Proven experience with automated electronic DC and RF testing equipment (VNA, BER testers, high speed oscilloscope), wafer‑level and/or chip level testing, microwave theory and design, remote instrument control and automation with Python.

Mindset: Results‑oriented experimentalist, dedicated to applying and expanding expertise in optical and electro‑optical testing. Pragmatic problem‑solver, adaptable to dynamic environments and shifting priorities, with a focus on timely delivery.

Work Style: Collaborative, transparent team player, and an independent self‑starter capable of achieving both individual and group objectives.

Communication: Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Language: Working proficiency in English.

Desirable

Experience with DC&RF fixtures.

Electronics experience.

Experience with packaging of photonic or electronic circuits.

Digital Signal Processing&Modulation Formats.

Code versioning.

Experience with working in a clean‑room environment and proper handling of sensitive materials.

Benefits

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.

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