Photonics Test Engineer - Belgium - 6 Month Contract

TASKS

- Work with a senior scientist or engineer to perform detailed characterization of photonic chips, both on-die and wafer-level, involving free-space Laser measurement systems, microscopy systems and/or fiber-based measurement systems.
- Characterize optical subcomponents and systems involving photonic chips and/or discrete optical elements
- Work with a senior scientist or engineer to adapt optical test stands when needed. This can include design of mechanical fixtures, selection of correct illumination sources, and replacement of cameras or other sensing hardware.
- Prepare reports summarizing data and work with application scientists to analyze the results.
- Collaborate with specialists from our cross-disciplinary design and technology teams;
- Work according to agreed customer timelines and report on progress internally and to customers.
- Manage time effectively according to aggressive project schedules.
- Quickly adapt to new project requirements.
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and biologists.

REQUIREMENTS

- You have some industry experience plus a Master degree in Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Photonics, Applied Physics or other equivalent discipline.
- An individual with a Bachelor's degree and several years of relevant experience will also be considered.
- Experience in hands-on optical and/or electrical characterization
- You have some programming skills.
- Understanding "Labview" is a plus
- You can use datasheets and manuals to modify laboratory setups to fit custom measurement needs
- You have experience working in a research or development environment with an interdisciplinary team.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send forward your most recent CV to (see below) and we can organise a call to talk in more detail.