Our Purpose
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.
Based in Auckland, Quantifi Photonics is proud to be part of the Teradyne family, combining
New Zealand’s innovative spirit with the resources of a global leader in test, automation, and robotics. We’re growing fast, tackling increasingly complex challenges, and are looking for passionate, talented people to help take Quantifi Photonics to the next level.
Quantifi Photonics designs and manufactures advanced optical and electronic test instruments that enable engineers to develop and scale up next-generation photonics technologies. Our customers include global tech companies, leading universities, and world-class research institutions in over 25 countries; working across R&D, high-volume manufacturing, defence, aerospace, and academia.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

At Quantifi Photonics, we’re pushing the boundaries of optical technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions for global customers. We’re looking for a highly skilled Photonic Design Engineer to lead and contribute to the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of our photonics hardware and systems. In this role, you will act as a key technical leader, collaborating closely across Engineering, NPI, and customer-facing teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and manufacturability.

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of advanced photonics hardware that meets performance, cost, and schedule goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, NPI, Sales & Marketing) to ensure product specifications align with customer needs and internal capabilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and participate in early-stage specification development with Technical Sales and senior engineering teams.
• Analyse product performance data to identify and implement design and specification improvements that enhance reliability, usability, and calibration processes.
• Develop calibration methods, tools, and training materials in collaboration with the NPI team to ensure scalable and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Create and execute Design Validation Plans to verify product performance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Continuously improve validation and calibration processes through data analysis, simulation, and proactive problem-solving.

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of advanced photonics hardware that meets performance, cost, and schedule goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, NPI, Sales & Marketing) to ensure product specifications align with customer needs and internal capabilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and participate in early-stage specification development with Technical Sales and senior engineering teams.
• Analyse product performance data to identify and implement design and specification improvements that enhance reliability, usability, and calibration processes.
• Develop calibration methods, tools, and training materials in collaboration with the NPI team to ensure scalable and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Create and execute Design Validation Plans to verify product performance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Continuously improve validation and calibration processes through data analysis, simulation, and proactive problem-solving