Photonics Test Technician
About the role
As a Photonics Test Technician at nEye, you will run wafer-level testing and operate metrology systems in support of MEMS-based silicon photonics optical circuit switches. You will execute test sequences, collect measurement data, and identify anomalies to ensure data quality for engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Operate and support wafer-level test setups for silicon photonics and MEMS-based devices.
- Load wafers, execute test sequences, and ensure consistent, high-quality 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 drift or anomalies, and proactively flag irregularities with clear context to engineers.
- Troubleshoot test setups, maintain and calibrate lab equipment, and document procedures and results.
What you'll need
- Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent hands-on industry experience).
- Strong hands-on experience with single mode fiber optics.
- Experience working in precision optical, photonics, or MEMS environments.
- Experience operating high-end 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 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.
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This role has been open 0 days — well below the 39-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · DFT Test
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Open roles in category
613
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Median days open
39 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$177k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | nEye | All employers we track in this specialty (613 roles · 80 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 2 | 613 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 4 | 2368 · 121 employers |
| Median days open | 0 d | 39 d (−39 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $177k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Teradyne · 87 open roles · median 32 d
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- Infineon Technologies · 45 open roles · median 39 d
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- Qualcomm · 29 open roles · median 46 d
- Texas Instruments · 29 open roles · median 41 d
How we counted: 613 open Silicon Test Engineering (DFT Test) roles from 80 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.