Optics Electronics Technician Pixcel
Overview
Pixcel develops photonic modules for sensing and imaging. This role owns assembly testing characterization troubleshooting of optical and electronic systems.
What You'll Do9
- 1Assemble and integrate optical and electronic components including photonic devices detectors lasers fiber-optic components PCBs connectors hardware
- 2Perform optical alignment and characterization using power meters light sources microscopes spectrometers and other lab instrumentation
- 3Build modify test prototype optical and electronic assemblies in laboratory environment
- 4Execute electrical testing and troubleshooting of circuits cables connectors sensors and assemblies using oscilloscopes multimeters power supplies and other test equipment
- 5Follow detailed test procedures record measurements test results and observations accurately
- 6Diagnose optical and electrical faults at component and system level identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- 7Support engineers during prototype development system bring-up environmental testing and product characterization
- 8Maintain laboratory equipment test fixtures optical benches and electronic test setups to ensure calibration organization and readiness
- 9Collaborate with optical electrical mechanical and software engineers to assemble and test integrated photonic systems
Requirements10
- 1Hands-on experience working with electronic hardware laboratory equipment or electro-optical systems
- 2Practical experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes digital multimeters bench power supplies and signal generators
- 3Experience assembling testing modifying or troubleshooting PCBs cables connectors and electronic assemblies
- 4Familiarity with optical laboratory equipment and basic optical measurement techniques such as optical power measurement fiber handling optical alignment and microscope inspection
- 5Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics wiring diagrams mechanical drawings and technical documentation
- 6Strong soldering and rework skills for small electronic components and connectors
- 7Attention to detail accurate recording of test data measurements and observations
- 8Systematic troubleshooting ability to identify component assembly wiring optical or test-equipment issues
- 9Laboratory manufacturing R&D electronics optics photonics or semiconductor environment experience preferred
- 10Familiarity with fiber-optic components lasers photodetectors optical alignment systems or silicon photonics is a plus
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