TEST ENGINEER

Full-time - Entry Level

Fremont, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Test Engineer position at Coherent involves conducting hands-on testing and characterization of silicon photonic IC components and subsystems. The role requires performing chip-level optical alignment and corresponding optical/electrical testing, as well as supporting wafer-level testing. The engineer will program testing procedures using Python or other computer languages, operate and maintain optical and electrical test setups and equipment, and support test data processing and documentation. Additionally, the engineer will handle, manage, and inspect fine materials with precision and care, assist in material handling and picking for various projects, and collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are met efficiently. Effective communication with team members is essential, as is the ability to identify and solve problems that arise during the testing and characterization process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on silicon photonic IC components, subsystem testing and characterization.
• Perform chip level optical alignment and corresponding optical/electrical testing.
• Support wafer-level testing.
• Program testing procedures with Python or other computer languages.
• Operate and maintain optical and electrical test setup and equipment.
• Support test data processing and documentation.
• Handle, manage and inspect fine materials with precision and care.
• Assist in material handling and picking for various projects.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are met efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Identify and solve problems that arise during the testing and characterization process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Industry background with 1 year+ working experience, lab experience preferred.
• Strong coding ability with Python or other computer languages.
• Hands-on experience with fiber, optical and electrical test equipment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in material management and handling fine materials.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive career development platform.
• Competitive compensation program.