Test Automation Engineer - Micro LED and Photodiode Characterization

Avicena is a privately held company developing microLED based ultra-low power high bandwidth interconnects for chip-to-chip communications. This technology will revolutionize High-Performance (HPC) and Cloud computing, as well as other industries where low power interconnects are critical like camera sensors, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace. Avicena is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with a development center in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was founded in 2019 by leading technologists from the optical networking industry with a track record of delivering breakthrough products. (www.avicena.tech)

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing Design of Experiments (DOEs) for characterizing micro LEDs, photodiodes and various optical and electrical systems
• Set up and maintain test equipment for measuring key parameters of optoelectronic devices
• Conduct and automate electrical and optical measurements, including IV curves, spectral response, and angular emission patterns
• Analyze test results and prepare comprehensive reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve company-wide test methodologies
• Troubleshoot and debug test setups and measurement anomalies
• Contribute to the development of automated test systems using Python
• Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures and results

Qualifications:

• BS or higher in electrical engineering, applied physics or related field
• 0-4 years of experience in test engineering or related role
• Must be proficient with standard communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, MDIO and ethernet
• Familiarity with basic test equipment such as source-measure units (SMUs), oscilloscopes, optical power meters, spectrometers, etc.
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and optoelectronics principles
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) concepts
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics
• Flexible, quick learner, ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python or other programming languages
• Understanding of measurement automation
• Familiarity with PCBA design practices, bring up and debug processes
• Ability to work with and program microcontrollers and/or FPGAs
• Familiarity with optics principles and basic imaging systems