Photonics Lab Operator
Operate wafer-level test setups and metrology systems for MEMS-based silicon photonics optical circuit switches.
About the role
As a Photonics Lab Operator at nEye, you will execute wafer-level testing and operate metrology systems in precision optical, photonics, or MEMS environments. The role focuses on MEMS-based silicon photonics optical circuit switches and serving as a first line of defense for measurement data quality.
What you'll do
- Operate and support wafer-level test setups for silicon photonics and MEMS-based devices.
- Load wafers, execute structured test sequences, and ensure consistent test execution.
- Work with high-precision optical and metrology equipment to collect measurement data.
- Perform optical alignment and fiber-based test setups as needed.
- Monitor test outputs, identify anomalies or drift, and proactively flag irregularities to engineering.
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and repeatability.
What you'll need
- Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent hands-on industry experience).
- Hands-on experience with single mode fiber optics.
- Experience working in precision optical, photonics, or MEMS environments.
- Experience operating metrology or measurement equipment.
- Background in wafer-level testing, semiconductor environments, or advanced hardware labs.
- Familiarity with lab instrumentation including optical setups, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
- Ability to work comfortably in cleanroom or controlled lab environments.
Nice to have
- Experience with silicon photonics or optical device testing.
- Experience working with laser systems, optical alignment, or fiber coupling.
- Familiarity with wafer probing, optical characterization, or MEMS devices.
- Experience supporting R&D or early-stage product development environments.
Skills: wafer-level test, silicon photonics, fiber optics, metrology, optical alignment
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This role has been open 0 days — well below the 124-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · Silicon Validation
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Open roles in category
165
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Median days open
124 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$136k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | nEye | All employers we track in this specialty (165 roles · 53 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 2 | 165 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 4 | 2368 · 121 employers |
| Median days open | 0 d | 124 d (−124 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $136k |
Skills observed across this category: wafer-level test, silicon photonics, fiber optics, metrology, optical alignment
Who's hiring in this category
- Renesas Electronics · 11 open roles · median 116 d
- Infineon Technologies · 10 open roles · median 118 d
- Qualcomm · 10 open roles · median 115 d
- Teradyne · 10 open roles · median 138 d
- Marvell Technology · 9 open roles · median 131 d
- onsemi · 7 open roles · median 123 d
How we counted: 165 open Silicon Test Engineering (Silicon Validation) roles from 53 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 3 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.