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Sensor Characterization Specialist

Canada - Waterloo, ON💼 Full-time💰 $62,900–$62,900🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop, maintain, and execute test hardware/software infrastructure to characterize and optimize CMOS Image Sensors.

Role type

IC sensor characterization engineer

Builds

Test infrastructure and operating modes for high-performance CMOS/CCD image sensors

Domain

Semiconductor imaging / Machine vision

Deliverable

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

Required skills

electro-optical characterization, root cause analysis, test hardware development, test software development, codebase maintenance, technical documentation, system integration support

Preferred skills

Python3, MATLAB, FPGA programming, microprocessor programming, electronics lab equipment operation, Sapera SDK familiarity

Technologies

Python3, MATLAB, Sapera Image Acquisition and Control SDK, FPGA, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies

Responsibilities

Participate in power-up and bring-up of new CMOS Image Sensor designs; Perform full electro-optical characterization of sensors; Explore operational phase space to determine optimum conditions; Record, analyze, and document test results; Develop new test software and hardware; Maintain existing software codebase; Act as technical contact for sensor integration; Perform root cause analyses of field failures

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC with potential for mentoring

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