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Test Engineer – Silicon Photonics

Broadcom

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Please Note: 1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account) 2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply. Job Description: Test Engineer for automated production test systems for next generation of silicon photonics products used in data center interconnect. Responsible for creating highly efficient and effective hardware and software for product development and production testing. Responsibilities: Co-develop automated product testing systems in a team environment in close collaboration with product developers and manufacturing test engineers Develop optimized hardware configurations for compliance testing and defect detection. Build test scripts, data acquisition modules and GUI interfaces executing at the highest efficiency for optimum capital utilization Assist with product characterization, design validation, and production yield improvement activities Leverage platforms in place and add new capabilities in a highly structured approach Requirements: Master’s degree in engineering or physics with 6+ years relevant industry experience Strong background in optical device testing Experience and proficiency in coding in Python, C++ and C# including multi-threaded software and GUI development Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills Experience with firmware – microcoding preferred Experience with motion control and vision systems preferred Experience in relational database interfaces such as Oracle preferred. Experience in statistical analysis techniques, JMP software, and process control preferred Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00 As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements. Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law. If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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