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Silicon Photonics Test Engineer (M/F/D)

Adtran

Adtran

Quality Assurance
Berlin, Germany
Posted on May 13, 2025

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Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Principle duties and essential functions

  • Lead die-level DC and RF testing of active and passive silicon photonic devices

  • Die and evaluation board (EVB)-level testing, FMA, DVT of monolithically integrated silicon photonic – RFIC subsystems and coherent silicon photonics transceivers

  • Die-level DC and RF testing of active III-V devices (edge emitting lasers and VCSELs)

  • Perform reliability tests on optical components and modules (e.g. GR-468)

  • Provide high-quality and precision measurement data to silicon photonic, firmware, RFIC and laser design teams

  • Implement and continuously optimize automatic tests where appropriate, build and improve test stations when needed

  • Develop and properly maintain required ATE SW in Git or similar SW version control tools

  • Provide layout and test implementation feedback to respective design teams in order to speed up testing and increase utilization of test automation

  • Provide internal input into design, NPI, manufacturing and quality management teams

  • Plan testing schedules with respect to development roadmap and foundry tapeout schedules

  • Supervise and train company engineering staff in DC-, RF-, and optoelectrical measurement methods and best practices

Knowledge, skills and experience required

  • PhD or MS in electrical engineering, physics or a relevant field

  • In-depth knowledge of semiconductor physics and electromagnetics

  • In-depth knowledge of optical communications theory and digital communications theory

  • Expertise and experience in testing active and passive optoelectronic devices and integrated photonic circuits die-level, module-level and system-level

  • Solid knowledge and experience with test automation

  • Understanding of device reliability and module-level qualification of products

  • Excellent work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude

  • Delivery oriented and self-motivated

  • Desire for continuous learning and self-development

Benefits

  • Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment

  • Strong team-oriented, friendly work culture

  • Flexible working hours model

  • Internal training program

  • Fitness, commuting and kindergarten allowances as well as drinks and fruits for free

  • Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products