Principle/Senior Test Engineer

£TBC pa | Blantyre, Glasgow, G72 0BN | Permanent

About Us

Sivers Photonics (a subsidiary of Sivers Semiconductors AB) is the world’s most advanced supplier of customised III-V compound semiconductor laser devices, which are critical to high-growth optical communications and optical sensing markets. Our photonic laser devices are enabling next-generation applications, including artificial intelligence, data-centres and ethernet.

We are a key strategic supplier to many Fortune 100 and Silicon Valley customers and collaborate with leading academic institutions and industry research centres worldwide.

From our UK-based foundry near Glasgow, Scotland, we provide end-to-end design, manufacture and qualification for early-phase prototypes and high-volume production, supporting up to 100mm wafer sizes on InP, GaAs, GaSb and GaN substrates.

Our team of over 80 staff are working across roles in R&D, wafer fabrication and backend assembly & test, as well as in various commercial roles.

Role

Within this role you will maintain and provide support for all associated optical/electrical test equipment and systems through wafer fabrication and assembly and assist with development and installation of new test equipment & systems, both hardware and software.  In addition you will develop and implement software script / protocols to automate data extraction from raw test results.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and development of existing test system’s software & hardware.
• Provide technical support to test operators on both hardware and software issues.
• Evaluation of new test requirements.
• Writing relevant documentation.
• Regular interface with all other Engineering functions.
• Provide feedback to engineering team on equipment performance and any operation problems.
• Continuous improvement activities for productivity improvements within test area.

Experience

• Qualified to at least degree level in Optics, Physics or related field, preferably with more than 5 years’ post-grad experience in academia or industry.
• Proficient in LabVIEW programming and competent using Microsoft Software including Excel with VB programming.
• Knowledge & experience in photonics, fibre optics and laser test is essential.
• Working experience probe tester, lasers, detectors, optical source meter instruments, spectrum analysers, motion controllers (or similar equipment) and benchtop optics is highly advantageous.
• Competent with other MS Applications PowerPoint and Word for windows.
• SAS jmp or Minitab analysis software experience is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Measurement Systems Analysis including Gauge R&R studies would be useful but not essential as training would be given.
• Demonstrate solid, methodical problem-solving skills.

Personal Fit

A self-motivated, open, innovative, and a pragmatic team player.  Willing to support and challenge (and to be supported and challenged) and required to mentor Junior Engineers.

Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Should you meet the qualifications for this role and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to [email protected].

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Reporting to – Product, Test and Reliability Engineering Manager

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