Photonics Test Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 4, 2026.
The Role
We are looking for a highly-skilled photonics test technician to work onsite in our San Jose OSAT and Santa Clara office. As a member of OpenLight’s test engineering team, you will work closely with a team of experienced engineers in operating automated test stations to validate the functionality of Silicon Photonics devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) at the wafer level, die level, and package level. Solid experience wafer prober operation will put you at the head of the line.
You will be supporting a team of test engineers by maintaining and operating multiple silicon photonic wafer test stations. The work includes wafer prober programming, station operation, wafer management, and interactive debugging.
What You Will Do
Install custom wafer test hardware on our wafer test stations
Program the wafer probers, and run the test software
Operate the test stations for prototype runs and hand off production testing to our OSAT partners
Download test data, run analysis software, and publish results
Monitor test outputs and identify anomalies, drift, or unexpected behavior in data
Manage the wafer inventory, track the test coverage per wafer
Manage schedules for test execution, and communicate with program managers on the test plans, results, and project status
Shipping and hand delivery of wafers in San Jose
Your Background Includes
Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or Associate’s degree with related experience
Experience in operating automated wafer probers
Hands-on experience in a physics or electrical engineering lab or industry
Manual dexterity in sub-micron mechanical alignment
Experience identifying test anomalies, system issues, or data inconsistencies
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex technical documentation
Demonstrable success and enjoyment of working independently, with minimal supervision
About OpenLight
OpenLight is growing as customer adoption and industry momentum continue to accelerate. The rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure is driving unprecedented demand for faster, more energy-efficient optical connectivity. We are addressing this challenge through a platform approach that simplifies the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and accelerates industry adoption.
As part of our team, you will contribute to technologies that enable AI and hyperscale data centers, high-speed optical communications, advanced sensing applications, next-generation photonic integration, and more. Our team is collaborative and fast-moving, and you will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions across technology, operations, and business growth.
OpenLight continues with a hybrid schedule, with a standard of three days/week in office; you select the days you're in, based on what's best for your work priorities.
OpenLight's salary for technical roles is dependent on the skills and experience of the individual, their primary work location, and other parameters; annual salary will generally be somewhere between $140,000-$240,000. In addition to cash compensation, OpenLight offers incentive stock options (ISOs), generous insurance support, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, spot bonuses, and a positive work environment. If you are excited about solving challenging problems, advancing cutting-edge technology, and working with a highly collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.