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JOB TITLE
Temporary Photonics Technician

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Manufacturing Innovation - JM

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
In support of the design, testing, and characterization of integrated photonics equipment for the Lab for Education and Application Prototypes (LEAP) facility. This will include functional and statistical testing of photonic chips and tiles.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• In coordination with faculty and staff, sets up, trouble shoots and operates laboratory equipment, instruments, components, etc., for the research activities for the integrated photonics LEAP facility.
• In coordination with faculty and staff runs photonic integrated test equipment for externally funded projects and customers
• Collects, interprets, analyzes, photonic integrated circuit data including insertion loss, free spectral range, propagation loss, and bend loss
• Experience with Python and Matlab, or other data analysis tools, for testing hardware automation tools and data characterization.
• Trains undergraduate students on the set up and operation of instruments and data analysis techniques
• Bachelors or Master's in STEM field with optics or photonics testing experience is preferred

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Temporary-Photonics-Technician_R0002905

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