Full-Time

Lab Test Technician

Laser and Photonics, Bay Area

Posted on 8/23/2024

Lightmatter

Lightmatter

201-500 employees

Develops photonic supercomputers for AI tasks

Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$70k - $90kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Flexible, hybrid workplace model.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience in a lab setting with a solid understanding of laser systems, optical components, and related technologies.
  • Experience using optical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, interferometers, and photodetectors.
  • Experience in assembling, aligning, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting laser/photonics test systems or optical components.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and fix issues with laser systems and test setups.
  • Understanding of industry regulations and standards that pertain to laser testing and safety.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for testing laser/photonics products, and plays an important role in bringing up new testers/setups.
  • Perform the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of laser dies and modules, electronic circuits, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Work with free-space optical components, test and troubleshoot assemblies and/or final systems.
  • Help talk to vendors and procure equipment needed for various projects.
  • Process test data and prepare reports.
  • Help create tester documentation and interact with engineers.
  • Run test-system lab operations huddle/meeting/tool scheduling to manage tasks list and priorities from engineers.
  • Support existing testers by performing troubleshooting, creating new product recipes, maintaining spare parts, and performing SPC and calibration routines.
  • Candidate to work on-site in a cleanroom environment where strict cleanliness rules will be enforced.

Lightmatter develops photonic supercomputers that use light for processing, significantly enhancing the speed and energy efficiency of computing tasks. Their technology is particularly aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) applications, achieving a tenfold increase in processing speed while consuming 90% less energy than traditional electronic processors. Lightmatter collaborates with prestigious institutions like Harvard and Boston University to improve electro-photonic systems, especially for autonomous vehicles. Unlike competitors, Lightmatter focuses specifically on photonic computing, which allows for faster and more energy-efficient processing. The company's goal is to provide advanced computing solutions to industries that require high-performance capabilities, generating revenue through hardware sales, software licenses, and strategic partnerships.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$799.6M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for energy-efficient computing boosts Lightmatter's market potential.
  • Partnerships with cloud providers enhance integration for AI tasks.
  • Advancements in electro-photonic integration improve Lightmatter's product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from companies like Lightelligence may impact market share.
  • Rapid advancements in quantum computing could overshadow photonic solutions.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities in photonic components may cause production delays.

What makes Lightmatter unique

  • Lightmatter's photonic chips offer 10X speed increase over traditional processors.
  • The company focuses on energy efficiency, using 90% less energy than electronic processors.
  • Lightmatter collaborates with top institutions to advance electro-photonic systems for AI.

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