Test Development Staff Engineer (Optics/Photonics) at FLEX LTD - USA

Perai, Upper River Division, The Gambia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Optics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Test Development, Optical Module Testing, Silicon Photonics, Automated Test Platforms, Reliability Testing, Debugging, Design for Test, Compliance Standards, Fibre Optics, Co-Packaged Optics, Insertion Loss, Return Loss, Crosstalk

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Test Development Staff Engineer (Optics/Photonics) located in Prai, Penang. Responsible for architecting, developing, and implementing the hardware aspect of the test development process with a focus on product protocols, interfacing with equipment and fixturing, as well as electrical engineering. What a typical day looks like: Work with the customer and design team to understand product test requirements. Interpret product specifications and documentation related to functionality. Understand manufacturing processes and tools. Evaluate different product interfaces. Understand hardware architecture and standard communication protocols. Develop environments based on specific test needs. Understand interaction between software, hardware, fixturing, and test environment. Collaborate closely with Design Engineers to understand product functionality. Design electrical test solutions. Stay familiar with the latest test equipment and instruments. Be familiar with structural tests (e.g., ICT, JTAG). Perform DFT (Design for Test) activities. Stay updated with the latest hardware technologies. The experience we’re looking to add to our team: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Physics, or Telecommunications. 5–8 years in optical module or semiconductor test development. Experience dealing with and testing fibre optics: Co-Packaged Optics experience is highly preferred. Strong background in optical transceiver or silicon photonics (SiPh) device testing. Experience with Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) relevant tests, including insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk, coupling efficiency (fiber to chip), eye diagrams, BER testing up to 800G/1.6T, and electrical signal integrity for high-speed SerDes testing. Proficiency in automated test platforms (LabVIEW, Python, C++). Knowledge of compliance standards (IEEE 802.3, OIF). Ability to debug failures (optical alignment vs. electrical interface issues). Experience in reliability testing (thermal cycling, damp heat, vibration). Certifications such as IPC Electronics Standards Awareness and Lean Six Sigma for test yield improvement are preferred. What you’ll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision Life Insurance Paid Time Off Allowances & Bonuses* NB09 AA98 Job Category Design, Process & Technology Engineering Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). Through the collective strength of 140,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.

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Responsibilities

The Test Development Staff Engineer will architect, develop, and implement the hardware aspect of the test development process, focusing on product protocols and interfacing with equipment. The role involves collaborating with design teams to understand product test requirements and developing electrical test solutions.