Photonic Test Engineer

Join to apply for the Photonic Test Engineer role at LIGENTEC

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.

To support our growth, we are looking for a passionate and collaborative Photonics Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and be an enthusiastic individual dedicated to advancing their skills through hands‑on photonics testing and ensuring timely project delivery.

• Executing Testing Campaigns:
  Conduct internal and customer R&D testing using cutting‑edge chip‑level and wafer‑level optical and electro‑optical testing facilities.
• Test Strategy:
  Assess, generate, and validate testing plans, ensuring consistent design‑for‑testability practices.
• Automation & Development:
  Develop and operate automated testing tools and instruments, leveraging experience with remote instrument control and automation (Python preferred).
• Data Management & Reporting:
  Analyze and process measured data, generate test reports for stakeholders, and maintain an up‑to‑date test tracking log to assess current and future project intake.
• Scaling Test Operations:
  Communicate regularly with tool vendors to assess new solutions for scaling test operations and infrastructure.
• Training:
  Train test operators and engineers on the developed testing procedures and equipment.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Proactively communicate and collaborate across teams to seamlessly integrate in‑line testing and ensure successful project execution and delivery.

• Education:
  
  MSc, MEng, or PhD in photonics, electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5+ years of hands‑on experience in optical testing of passive and/or active integrated photonics components, gained in a leading university lab or in the industry.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven experience with remote instrument control and automation, utilizing Python for interfacing with automated testing equipment.
• Mindset:
  Passionate about measurements, keen to grow further expertise in optical and electro‑optical testing, results‑oriented, pragmatic problem‑solver, adaptable to a dynamic environment with shifting priorities, and focused 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.

• Experience with working in a clean‑room environment and proper handling of sensitive materials.
• Code versioning.
• Experience with photonics packaging.
• Experience with electro‑optical testing (DC and RF).

• 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.

We look forward to receiving your full application, including
1) your CV,
2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills), and
3) grade or work certificates. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LIGENTEC by 2x