Chip Test Technician

Chip Test Technician

Department: Chip & Test Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: British Columbia, Canada

Compensation: The base annual salary range for this full-time role is $78,100 to $107,400 CAD. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs.

Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Chip Test Technicians at Photonic are integral members of a team working to realize first‑of‑their‑kind photonic all‑integrated circuits for implementing truly scalable quantum technologies. As a Chip Test Technician you will be testing, building, and operating high‑tech setups to characterize quantum emitters embedded in photonic circuits at cryogenic temperatures. You are a specialist in testing devices and are familiar with evaluating and improving their performance.

You will work in a diverse, fast‑paced, and multi‑disciplinary team of technicians, engineers and scientists.

Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.

• Align chips for test and measurement
• Execute test scripts as required to meet test and analysis goals
• Develop and document test and measurement processes and procedures
• Define automation requirements to improve test station productivity and repeatability
• Define and align acceptance criteria for test stations and methods to be adopted in the test and assembly flow with the Test and Device Engineering teams
• Analyze results, troubleshoot, diagnose
• Push continuous improvement to our systems and processes
• Develop standard operating procedures

• Diploma in Electronics, Computer Systems Technology, BSc, MSc Physics/ Engineering or other relevant discipline
• Hands‑on experience with automated measurement systems
• Knowledge of optics
• Hands‑on‑experience with fibre and/or free‑space optics
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of test instrumentation
• Good organization, problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail

An exceptional candidate will bring:

• Working experience on developing automated data acquisition, test and analysis scripts
• Experience in programming languages like Python
• Experience in Electrical/optical measurements
• Experience with Cryogenic Systems

• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing
• Enjoy a fast‑paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
• Inclusive company culture that values collaboration
• Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top‑ups, and a flexible spending account

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.