Manufacturing Optical Test Engineer (Hybrid) Posted on 01/20/2026 Trending

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a solid understanding of Manufacturing Test Engineering. As a Test Engineer, you will develop automated manufacturing test solutions and provide technical support to our manufacturing partners. You will be a part of an international test development team, embedded in a worldwide optical research and development organization. Responsibilities Development of fully automated production-level test solutions for optical components, modules and assemblies used in high speed optical network equipment Develop FT (Functional Test) SW to test functionality and quality of PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) Provide technical support to manufacturing partners. Assist with product failure analysis and troubleshooting. Monitor and improve test yields. Review and contribute to technical documentation (schematics, test specifications, test set layout, product testability) Support the adaptation of the test station from the R&D phase into high-volume manufacturing test platforms Interface with product development teams (software, hardware, firmware, Optical) and worldwide EMS partners Required skills & experience BS or MS degree in a relevant field (Electrical, Electronics, Optics, RF, SW) or equivalent work experience. Hands‑on experience with Optical test and measurement instruments: OSA (optical spectrum analyzers), TLS (tunable laser sources), EDFAs, wavelength meters, power meters. 3+ years experience in Functional Test development for photonic, optical and electrical components/modules/assemblies/PCBAs. Software experience with ATE automation using Python. Nice to have Hands‑on experience with RF test and measurement instruments: Power Meters, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, VNA. Software experience with ATE automation using Python. C# or NI TestStand/LabVIEW. Debug and failure root cause analysis skills. Data Analysis: measurement data review to extract parameters and performance metrics. Understanding of Fiber technologies and Coherent optical transmission desirable. Experience with Creo, Solidworks or other CAD program. Willingness to periodically travel (domestic and international, less than 15%). Short‑term disability, and long‑term disability Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) Paid time off for holidays and Vacation Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Assistance Plan Adoption assistance Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program Benefits US/Canada Salary Range US Annual Base Salary Range * $ 88,009.09 - 163,445.45 USD *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles Locations 600-700 Mountain Avenue, Murray Hill, New Jersey, 07974-0636, US (Hybrid) We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. #J-18808-Ljbffr