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# Foundry Test Engineer

- **Company:** Psiquantum, Corp.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $121,500.0 - $142,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Test Data
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-foundry-test-engineer-psiquantum-7859074

## About the Role

* BS minimum, PhD preferred.
 * 5+ years of experience in:
 + Wafer level photonic test or characterization.
 + Fiber and FAU based high speed testing.
 + Data analysis.
 + Ability to troubleshoot optical and system level problems.
 + Python/sql/other programming is highly beneficial.
 + Experience working with engineers and technologists in R&D and NPI environments.
 + Experience with fab process flows and understanding the impact of various process variance on measurement.

## Description

This role will focus on supporting foundry level optical and electrical testing, including end of line tests, in-line test development, and cross facility matching., * Improve system throughput and capabilities for electrical and optical test.

 * Work with foundry and vendor teams to improve throughput and capability.
 * Work with foundry development teams on test data analysis and test improvement, including sampling and cross facility matching.
 * This job will include work on data analysis and recipe support for remote tools, including tools on multiple sites. A high priority is placed the ability to work with a large, disparate team with a high degree of independence.


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