iPronics is seeking a highly skilled, hands-on and motivated Validation Engineer–

- PIC characterization with experience in photonics laboratory environments and optical instrumentation to join our rapidly growing team.

In this role, you will contribute to the characterization and validation of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and optical components, performing optical and electrical measurements, developing test plans, and creating Python-based automation for laboratory equipment and data processing. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve testing methodologies, measurement workflows, and device performance.

You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment at the forefront of integrated photonics. If you enjoy hands-on laboratory work, automation, and turning experimental data into meaningful engineering insights, we encourage you to apply.

Main Responsibilities

The Validation Engineer will be involved in the following responsibilities:

- Creation of test plans to obtain experimental data from PIC / optical component developed within the company.
- Analyze paths for improvement on current measurement flows and data collection methodologies.
- Perform optical and electrical measurements in a laboratory environment related to PIC characterization and validation of optical components developed by the company.
- Implementation of Python based scripts for the automation of measurements using testing equipment from the laboratory.
- Visual inspection of PIC level structures using SEM microscope.
- Creation of detailed reports based on the measurements done containing the results obtained, conclusions and improvements over the testing methodology or the design of the device under test.




- Engage with different departments in the company on multidisciplinary projects that may involve tasks related to validation and testing in the laboratory.

Idóneo Candidate Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications or physics. Experience: proven experience of minimum 2 year in a laboratory environment using optical instrumentation.

Technical Skills

- Deep knowledge of procedures in a photonics lab environment:

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- Cleaning fibers, cleaving fibers, detecting faulty fibers.

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- Preparing hardware for optical setups and assembling it.

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- Obtaining power budgets in an optical setup.

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- Handling of Si PICs.

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- Good practices with optical instrumentation.

- Python programming for equipment, measurements and data post-processing automation.
- Knowledge of photonics lab equipment: OSA, optical sources, DC probes, electrical source-meters, optical power meters, oscilloscopes, photodetectors, amplifiers.
- Knowledge in Si PIC layout comprehension and review.
- English C1.
- Nice to have:

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- Prior experience in an optical integrated photonics laboratory and performing optical and electrical measurements on Si PICs.

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Experience in automation of laboratory equipment for optical and electrical measurements and post-processing of the raw data.

Soft Skills: Reporting, organization, effective communication, attention to detail and to procedures, cautious with delicate components and devices.

What we offer

- Permanent full-time position
- Flexible working hours
- December 24th and 31st off
- One extra day off during your birthday month
- Private health insurance and life insurance
- Pension plan included
- Flexible compensation plan (restaurant tickets, transport, and childcare vouchers)

📌 Validation Engineer – PIC characterization (España)
🏢 iPronics
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