Sr. Engineer, Product Test and Validation at Ayar Labs

Hsinchu, , Taiwan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

2800000.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Functional Testing, Validation, Optical Modules, Test Equipment Setup, Optical Performance Measurement, Thermal Simulation, Debugging, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments, NPI, CWDM/DWDM/EML Laser Diode, EVB-Level Testing, System/Rack-Level Testing, Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Silicon Photonics

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

Sr. Engineer, Product Test and Validation Engineer Location: Hsinchu (on-site) Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we are using light instead of electricity to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models. Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD, Mediatek and Intel and manufactured in partnership with the world’s leading semiconductor ecosystem, Ayar Labs’ co-packaged optics solution is key to unleashing next-generation AI scale-up architectures. Responsibilities * Perform functional testing and validation of ESLFP (External Laser Small Form Factor Pluggable) optical modules at EVB and rack/system level under air cooling and liquid cooling test setups. * Set up test equipment and measure ESLFP module/Optical Engine (OE)/COS/COB level optical performance, including optical power, wavelength, RIN, linewidth, PER, and ORL. * Conduct thermal simulation and testing and characterization, including evaluation of heat dissipation, TEC performance, and cooling solutions. * Work closely with hardware, optics, firmware, and mechanical teams to debug and resolve product issues. * Investigate product failures and perform root cause analysis during validation and reliability & DVT & Functional testing. * Collaborate with manufacturing teams, CM and ODM partners to ensure smooth transition from engineering validation to production testing. * Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to test and validate NPI optical products. * Perform thermal testing on ESLFP modules across various operating temperatures to validate thermal performance of the PCB, Optical engine, TEC, TIMs, other passive heat sinks, and housing, and provide innovative thermal solution ideas. Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, or related field. * 4+ years of hands-on experience in optical module testing such as; External laser modules, Optical Transceiver, AOC, or high-speed communication hardware validation. * Strong understanding of CWDM/DWDM/EML laser diode used in optical modules. * Familiarity with EVB-level and system/rack-level testing environments. * Ability to analyze manufacturing test data, generate comprehensive validation reports, identify product and process variations, and develop improvement plans. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, silicon photonics, or advanced optical interconnect technologies. * Willingness to work at contract manufacturer (CM) sites and travel internationally (20–30%) as required. * Prior experience in an optical product testing & validation engineering role. * Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing test development. Salary Range: NTD$2,200,000 - NTD$2,800,000 NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don’t send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers. Ayar Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The engineer will perform functional testing and validation of ESLFP optical modules at various levels using air and liquid cooling setups, while also setting up equipment to measure key optical performance metrics. Responsibilities include conducting thermal testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams for debugging, investigating failures, and ensuring a smooth transition to production testing.