Verification Test Development Engineer

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Verification Test Engineer (Optoelectronics, NPI, photonic integrated circuits (PICs))

Lumentum has an opportunity for a Verification Test Development Engineer to join our Chip R&D team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity develop semi-automated and fully automated test kits (both hardware and software) for characterisation of advanced photonic integrated circuits and devices, specifically semiconductor laser, modulator, and receiver devices, to enable the rapid and successful completion of chip NPI programmes. The role is based at our Northamptonshire offices.

JOB ROLE:

The Verification Test Engineer will be contributing to the development of world-leading optical components for use in ultra-high data rate systems for cloud data centre, 5G mobile and coherent telecommunications optical fibre networks. You will need to work closely with other members of the verification team, chip design teams, as well as with members of the wider chip R&D community, the product engineering, test, reliability, and process architect teams. You must be proactive and be able to work independently and under general supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design of test kits for optical and electrical experimental characterisation of new and improved photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits (PICs), for coherent detection and direct detection systems above 100 Gb/s.
• Development of automated test procedures (hardware/software) for experimental testing of photonic III-V semiconductor devices.
• 3D design of custom test fixtures to enable automated testing of new chip technologies to meet strict technology development program timelines and customer deliverables.
• Electronics prototyping to enable implementation of custom test routines used to verify device performance.
• Maintenance of configured test kits – documentation, data collection/storage, software revisions, implementation of new test features, etc.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications:

• A degree in electronics/electrical engineering or a related discipline, or significant experience working in test automation. (essential)

Knowledge/Skills:

• Specific experience of device/component testing for new product introduction, setting up test hardware/software, data acquisition (essential)
• Experience/Knowledge of Python/C#
• Experience of working in an optical lab (desirable)
• Experience with 3D design software for mechanical design, and a track record of producing high quality prototype test fixtures.
• Experience with designing prototype electronics (circuit design) to interface with test hardware.
• Specialized knowledge and skills in relevant areas e.g. semiconductor device physics, testing, electronic design, software development. (desirable)

Office is based in a rural location and is not supported by public transport.

Commutable from: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Towcester, Rugby, Banbury, Coventry, Kettering, Bedford, Silverstone, Buckingham, Brackley

Keywords: Test Engineer, Verification Engineer, 3D Design, Electronics prototyping, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), Detector, Receiver, Engineering, R&D, manufacturing, NPI, Wafer, optoelectronics, semiconductor technology, electronics, photonics, telecommunications, InP optical components, statistical analysis, Gauge R&R, Test automation

There will also be opportunity to travel to supplier sites and other Lumentum locations globally.

Please note successful candidates will need to go through a 7-year background check before commencing employment.

EXCELLENT SALARY & BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive salary and provide company benefits such as:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Holiday + bank holiday, Private Medical, Pension, Health Cash Plan, Training & Development with great career progression, plus much more.

About Lumentum:

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum’s optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum’s commercial lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.

Equal opportunities:

Lumentum is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.