Job Description
Headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA, Ambient Photonics’ mission is to enable our customers to offer best-in-class products, features, and user experience with our unparalleled low-light photovoltaic technology. Ambient has solved both the low power density and high-cost problems of legacy low light PV technologies and has created the world’s most powerful low light energy harvesting photovoltaic cells- making endless power for loT electronics a reality for the first time.
Position overview & purpose The Test Engineer will work to characterize, scale and industrialize the production chemical and materials preparation processes at Ambient Photonics’ first manufacturing facility. This Test Engineer will play a large role in qualifying first article production equipment and processes, as well as establishing process control methodologies and practices. They will demonstrate leadership during the start-up phase, working closely with our R&D group. Ongoing duties will include process optimization, reduced process variation, and cost reduction.
Essential duties & responsibilities - Identifies and resolves issues related to product level testing at Ambient test facilities.
- Sustains and supports operations personnel engaged in production testing.
- Successfully works/interacts with different functional groups: product engineering, process engineering, quality and planning to achieve individual and team goals.
- Supports development of new test processes/systems to improve product testing efficiency.
- Participates in new technology development projects to facilitate transfer to production.
- Knowledge of complete systems, processes, & technologies related to product test, product test equipment, software for various types of test equipment, manufacturing process flow, and MES system.
Knowledge, skills & abilities - Excellent problem resolution and analytical skills
- Proficiency in automated test system software.
- Demonstrated test software and hardware development experience.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly document processes and procedures.
- Must employ good judgment and display considerable initiative.
- Must be team-oriented and able to work with multiple organizations and vendors.
- Demonstrated expertise in DOE and SPC.
Basic qualifications & competencies - B.S. degree in electrical engineering or physics and 4 -7 years of experience.
- A minimum of 2-3 years relevant work experience in Test Engineering.
- Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., Ambient Photonics is not willing to provide sponsorship.
Preferred qualifications & competencies - 4+ years or related experience in any combination of the following functions: test sustaining engineering, test development engineering, optoelectronic testing.
- Industrial experience in similar position in a manufacturing environment such as PCBA, photovoltaics, IC, or hard disk.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
Physical demands and working environment - Prolonged periods sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to <50 pounds .
- Occasional prolonged periods of standing .
Travel Statement The qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully.
This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities involved in the position. The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other duties by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This job description in no way states or implies a contract of employment. Ambient Photonics reserves the right to modify this job description at their discretion at any time and will notify the employee of the change.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement,