Voyant Photonics · 2 months ago
Senior Test Development Engineer – Module
New York Office (HQ)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expVoyant Photonics, based in the heart of New York City, is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Production Test Engineer to lead the development of robust, production-ready test systems and ensure consistent yield and reliability across all manufacturing stages.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Electrical, and Module Test Engineering teams to translate lab-level methods into robust, repeatable CM production tests
Own the deployment, validation, and sustainment of in-line test systems spanning wafer, die, laser, subassembly, and final module stages
Lead test industrialization for photonics, lasers, PCBAs, and amplifiers with foundries, OSATs, and CMs, including ATE, probe card, and optical alignment validation
Define test coverage, acceptance criteria, and yield targets for all production phases
Drive CM collaboration on test fixture design, equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance to ensure repeatability and uptime
Implement automated test scripts, calibration routines, and data pipelines for traceability and real-time yield monitoring
Apply SPC, Cp/Cpk, DOE, and root cause analysis to improve process capability and test stability
Manage CM test audits, cross-site correlation, and calibration reviews to maintain consistency across factories
Qualify new CMs and test vendors in partnership with Supply Chain and Quality
Serve as primary escalation point for production test issues and lead cross-functional resolution
Travel up to 30% for test bring-up, validation, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering (or related field)
7+ years of experience in manufacturing/production test engineering for semiconductor, photonic, lasers, or sensor-based systems
Proven experience transferring engineering test processes into high-throughput, in-line production test systems
Hands-on experience with wafer/die-level test, optics, amplifiers, PCBA (ATE, probe cards, parametrics, optical alignment) and module-level system testing
Proficiency in Python or LabVIEW for test automation, data collection, and analysis
Strong understanding of analog/mixed-signal test, signal integrity, and noise reduction
Experience with SPC, DOE, root cause analysis, and yield improvement
Strong CM management skills with the ability to influence test execution, throughput, and quality
Preferred
Background in silicon photonics, FMCW LiDAR, or precision analog front ends
Familiarity with in-line optical/electrical test for wafer-level packaging and photonic integration
Experience scaling test operations across multiple CMs from NPI to volume production
Knowledge of MES, manufacturing analytics, and automated factory data systems
Benefits
Competitive salary and meaningful equity package
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays
Team events and company meetups
Hybrid or remote work environment with monthly travel for remote employees.
Complimentary lunch provided daily at our NYC office
Company
Voyant Photonics
Voyant Photonics manufactures light detection to perform three-dimensional sensing, measure range, velocity, and reflectivity.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$22.89MKey Investors
UP Partners
2023-07-25Debt Financing· $3.19M
2021-12-30Series A· $15.4M
2019-07-16Pre Seed· $4.3M
Leadership Team
Chris Phare
Co-founder, Chief Science Officer
Steven Miller
Chief Technology Officer
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