The Optical Test Development Engineer designs optical test systems, collaborates with teams, optimizes test procedures, analyzes data, and documents results.
As an Optical Test Development Engineer, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of optical technology. Your expertise will be instrumental in creating innovative testing methodologies and ensuring the reliability and performance of our optical products. By joining our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions that drive the industry forward.
Responsibilities- Lead the design and development of optical test systems, creating efficient and effective testing solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and develop comprehensive test strategies.
- Implement and optimize optical test procedures, ensuring accuracy and repeatability in measurement processes.
- Analyze test data, identify trends, and provide insights to improve product performance and reliability.
- Develop and maintain test automation scripts to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Conduct root cause analysis for test failures, implementing corrective actions to improve test accuracy and reliability.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of our testing methodologies.
- Document and communicate test results, providing clear and concise reports to internal stakeholders.
- Must-Have:
- A bachelor's degree in optical or electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
- Hands on experience with optical and electrical test and measurement equipment including programmable optical power meters, attenuators, and switches, optical spectrum analyzers, digital multi-meters and oscilloscopes
- Experience in designing and developing optical test systems, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as .NET for test automation.
- Strong foundation in database concepts and experience working with SQL databases
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
- Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with GitHub, GitHub CoPilot, Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to optical testing.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
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