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Associate Characterization and Test Engineer

Milpitas, California, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Execute electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical characterization of photonic devices, packages, and assemblies to support product development and qualification.

Role type

Associate Characterization and Test Engineer

Builds

Photonic devices, packages, and subsystems for utility-scale quantum computers

Domain

Quantum computing / Silicon photonics / Semiconductor manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Operating characterization equipment (Infrared Thermography, LDV, Instron, C-SAM), analyzing thermal/mechanical/vibration data, Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, Python/MATLAB/JMP, root-cause investigation, automated test scripting

Preferred skills

Photonic devices, optoelectronics, semiconductor packaging, optical alignment, reliability testing methodologies

Technologies

Python, MATLAB, JMP, Infrared Thermography, Laser Doppler Vibrometers, Instron Universal Mechanical Testers, C-Mode Scanning Acoustic Microscopy

Responsibilities

Execute electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical characterization; Develop and perform test plans; Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; Collect, analyze, and interpret test data; Support Design of Experiments planning and execution; Assist in root-cause investigations; Develop automated test scripts; Generate technical reports; Contribute to new characterization methods; Support qualification and reliability testing; Maintain laboratory documentation; Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Seniority

Associate, 0–3 years experience

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