CareerPlan

Engineering Technician IV (T3/T4)

Santa Clara,CAFull-time2026-09-28 → 2026-10-23

Core

Supports the development, characterization, and manufacturing of advanced optical and photonic devices, modules, and systems.

Role type

Hands-on IC photonics/optics technician

Builds

Optical and opto-mechanical systems, photonic devices, and modules

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Photonics / Optics

Required skills

Optical alignment, fiber handling, laser operation, photonic integrated circuits (PICs) assembly, metrology equipment operation, electro-optical characterization, engineering drawing reading, root cause analysis, SOP development

Preferred skills

Experience with wafer-level, die-level, and package-level optical device evaluation, familiarity with high-speed optical link performance testing

Technologies

Optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, probe stations, light sources, imaging systems, environmental test systems

Responsibilities

Assemble and integrate optical and opto-mechanical systems; Perform precision fiber alignment and optical coupling; Execute optical and electro-optical characterization experiments; Troubleshoot optical, mechanical, and electrical issues in test setups; Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures and equipment status; Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC