Test Engineer - Silicon Photonics
BroadcomJob Title
Test Engineer - Silicon Photonics
Role Summary
Develop automated production test systems (hardware and software) for next-generation silicon photonics products used in data center interconnect. Collaborate with product development and manufacturing test engineering to deliver production-ready test solutions focused on throughput and yield.
Experience Level
Mid-level - typically requires about 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain automated test systems and support product characterization and yield improvement.
- Co-develop automated product testing systems with product developers and manufacturing test engineers.
- Design optimized hardware configurations for compliance testing and defect detection.
- Implement test scripts, data acquisition modules, and GUI interfaces for high-throughput operation.
- Support product characterization, design validation, and production yield improvement activities.
- Integrate and extend existing test platforms in a structured manner.
Requirements
Core technical skills and domain experience required or preferred.
- Strong background in optical device testing.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and C#, including multi-threaded programming and GUI development.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with firmware / microcoding.
- Experience with motion control and vision systems.
- Experience with relational database interfaces (for example, Oracle).
- Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques, JMP software, and process control.
Education Requirements
Master's degree in engineering or physics and approximately 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
About the Company
Company: Broadcom
Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States
Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.
