Staff Test Engineer (Optical Components)

Location: Penang, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global develops optical and photonic components and manufacturing technologies.

What you will do

• Work with R&D, test engineering, operations, and external suppliers to define and develop automated test systems for high-volume production.
• Develop, implement, and release factory test strategies, processes, and tools for optical components including CW lasers and ELS.
• Analyze statistical test data and correlate results with fab inline processes to improve yield and identify root causes.
• Drive test automation, process improvements, test-time and cost reductions, and yield-improvement initiatives.
• Lead troubleshooting and failure-analysis activities with suppliers and operations to improve tester uptime and utilization.
• Plan and schedule work independently and develop solutions to complex test and manufacturing problems.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in test engineering, automation, or software development in a hardware environment.
• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering, information science, or another relevant field.
• Strong programming fundamentals and experience developing applications for automation and analytics.
• Hands-on experience with hardware including instruments, motion systems, fiber, cabling, and signals.
• Experience with Gage R&R, correlation, test coverage, and qualification.
• Ability to interpret and analyze test results and data, including correlation with fab inline processes for yield improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, data-analysis, and data-driven analytical skills.
• Ability to own problems and solutions, drive initiatives across cross-functional teams, host effective meetings, facilitate actions, and resolve conflicts.

Nice to have

• Experience with semiconductor lasers, including edge-emitting lasers or VCSELs, and related device design, process development, and characterization.
• Familiarity with photonics mounts, housings, semiconductor laser diodes, LEDs, photodetectors, driver ICs, and optical components such as lenses, diffusers, and DOEs.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with some travel required.
• Equal-opportunity workplace committed to diversity and non-discrimination.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process.