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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.\nYou 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.\nWhat You Will Do\nInstall custom wafer test hardware on our wafer test stations\n\nProgram the wafer probers, and run the test software\n\nOperate the test stations for prototype runs and hand off production testing to our OSAT partners\n\nDownload test data, run analysis software, and publish results\n\nMonitor test outputs and identify anomalies, drift, or unexpected behavior in data\n\nManage the wafer inventory, track the test coverage per wafer\n\nManage schedules for test execution, and communicate with program managers on the test plans, results, and project status\n\nShipping and hand delivery of wafers in San Jose\n\nYour Background Includes\nBachelor’s degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or Associate’s degree with related experience\n\nExperience in operating automated wafer probers\n\nHands-on experience in a physics or electrical engineering lab or industry\n\nManual dexterity in sub-micron mechanical alignment\n\nExperience identifying test anomalies, system issues, or data inconsistencies\n\nStrong attention to detail and ability to follow complex technical documentation\n\nDemonstrable success and enjoyment of working independently, with minimal supervision\n\nAbout OpenLight\nOpenLight 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.\nAs 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.\nOpenLight 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.\nOpenLight'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. 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