Key Responsibilities
Perform electrical and optical characterization of semiconductor light sources (SLEDs).
Support customer return (RMA) investigations by performing structured failure analysis to identify process, design or manufacturing root causes.
Plan and execute reliability and stress testing.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI), product qualification and supplier qualification activities.
Execute Design of Experiments (DoE) for process optimization.
Maintain and improve automated production test platforms by developing and optimizing TestStand/LabVIEW software.
Build and maintain test fixtures and measurement systems.
Configure and maintain production test environments, software configurations and manufacturing databases.
Improve production throughput, repeatability and measurement accuracy.
Monitor manufacturing yield using statistical methods and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze manufacturing and test data to identify trends and process variations.
Prepare and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with the company's ISO quality management system, including technical procedures, work instructions, engineering specifications and product documentation.
Support Supply Chain by performing incoming inspections and developing automated tools to improve inspection efficiency and process optimization.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to support product industrialization and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, optics, semiconductor engineering, electrical engineering or a related discipline.
Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand environments is preferred.
Experience with programming in Python, working with SQL databases and using Git version control.
Experience using optical and electrical test equipment for characterization of optoelectronic devices.
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) or other tools related to production performance and quality.
Hands-on approach with the ability to troubleshoot complex automated manufacturing equipment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve technically challenging problems.
Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English; German is considered as an asset.
Desired Skills
Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, laser diodes, Superluminescent LEDs (SLEDs), and optical characterization techniques.
Reliability testing and Root Cause Analysis.
Previous experience in semiconductor, photonics or optoelectronic manufacturing is considered an asset.
indie Semiconductor and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Concerning agencies: indie Semiconductor does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.
