Sr Photonics Test Development Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Jabil is seeking an experienced Senior Photonics/Optical Test Development Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the global Photonics Test Development Engineering organization. This role is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and governing advanced photonics test solutions that assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control across programs and sites.

The role adopts as its goals profitability, effectiveness, adaptability, responsiveness, quality, and continuous improvement of photonics test solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for photonics and photonics test development across programs and manufacturing sites.
• Define, govern, and continuously improve photonics manufacturing test solutions and design‑verification test strategies, including leading‑edge coherent optical products.
• Project leader for complex and large‑scale test initiatives, directing standard Test Engineering processes that increase efficiency and reduce test/debug time.
• 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.
• Lead the deployment of test solutions and training to manufacturing staff in global manufacturing sites.
• Critically evaluate large‑scale challenges in test procedures, test automation, test equipment, capacity, and test data to determine effective utilization of test processes.
• Establish, standardize, and govern photonics test methodologies, platforms, and best practices aligned with global and regional direction.
• Lead and critically evaluate cross‑functional projects, applying broad and in‑depth technical knowledge to optimize complex programs.
• Establish and monitor test engineering KPIs, communicating performance metrics as required.
• Support and advise Business Unit leadership, Program Management, and Site Management on test strategy, cost modeling, scalability, and risk.
• Lead cost-effective test strategy, process and yield improvement activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) and volume manufacturing.
• Develop new Test Engineering best practices supported by data and drive organizational adoption.
• Coach, mentor, and technically guide other test engineers as required.
• Support lower‑level Test Engineers responsibilities while maintaining SME ownership.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, Quality Systems, IT Security, and corporate policies.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Typically reports to Manager, Senior Manager, or Director – Photonics Test Engineering.
• Role does not include direct people‑management responsibility.
• Operates as a technical authority with cross‑organizational influence.

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