CareerPlan

Direct Responsible Individual (DRI) Optical Characterization Engineer

Edinburgh, United KingdomFull-time2026-09-07 → 2026-11-10

Core

Technical leader and primary point of contact for optical and electro-optical characterization activities, ensuring delivery of high-quality data to support technology development and product definition for CMOS imaging and light sensing solutions.

Role type

Senior IC characterization engineer (optical/electro-optical)

Builds

Robust characterization data, analysis, and technical insights for image sensor and photonics technologies

Domain

Semiconductor industry, optical engineering, photonics

Required skills

Optical and electro-optical characterization, measurement techniques, project planning and management, data analysis, experimental design, Python/MATLAB, instrumentation knowledge, technical leadership, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

CMOS image sensor expertise, SPADs/photonics sensors, optical system design, statistical analysis/DoE, software automation, product development processes, cross-site coordination

Technologies

Python, MATLAB, automated measurement systems, optical instrumentation

Responsibilities

Define characterization strategies and measurement plans, coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams, manage technical risks and dependencies, review and interpret characterization results, mentor engineers, develop characterization methodologies, present findings to management

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership