Senior Photonics Test Engineer

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
This role is Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm

JOB SUMMARY


Jabil is looking for a Photonics/Optical Test Development Engineer to become part of its growing Test Engineering team. As a Test Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing test solutions for photonics/optics products; including developing the test strategy and test plan, selecting/sourcing test equipment and test fixtures/hardware, developing the test automation software, and deploying the completed test solutions worldwide at Jabil manufacturing sites and/or design verification labs.

You will work closely with customers and Jabil’s extended cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Program Management, Quality) to deliver optimized manufacturing test solutions for both customer and Jabil-designed products. You will also support R&D in evaluating performance of early product releases.

You will be a strong team player and play a critical member in defining future test strategies for the Photonics Test Engineering team at Jabil.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and optimize manufacturing test strategies for new and existing photonics products.
Develop manufacturing and/or design verification test plans for optimal test coverage, test time and cost efficiency. Develop test capacity analyses for product demand forecasts provided by Sales/Business Managers.
Develop test hardware solutions including selection of test equipment and design of test fixtures/test PCBAs.
Develop test software solutions including test automation scripts, operator GUI and data analysis using software languages such as Python, C#, MATLAB, etc.
Verify test station operation, performance, stability and robustness.
Perform hands-on design verification testing (DVT) of prototypes in R&D labs when requested. Maximize reuse of DVT software for subsequent manufacturing test solution.
Generate test documentation such as test plans, test hardware requirements and descriptions, test software requirements/descriptions, test equipment lists, test procedures, debug/troubleshooting manuals, test capacity analysis, training plans, etc.
Provide test/diagnostics training to technicians, test operators and other test engineers as required.
Support r oot cause analysis /troubleshooting activities on NPI and volume product in test. Analyze test data to determine issues with product test performance and recommend corrective actions.
Assist in developing budgets, quoting new projects and estimating cost impact of change requests.
Collaborate with extended teams to develop project schedules and execute projects to completion.
Development of test solution quotes:

Development and definition of test strategy for new or challenging products/technologies
Test solution quotes typically include, but are not limited to:
o Price and schedule commitment
o Hardware, Software and Documentation package description
o Specification of tester validation criteria and required customer deliverables.

The process of developing test solution quotes includes, but is not limited to:
o Use of the automated quote system and quote tools.
o Completion of quotes on-schedule

Jabil policies:

Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Typically reports to Manager Test Engineering
Coaches other team members and participates in guiding and implementing best test practices throughout the organization.