Luminus is a vertically integrated fast-growing high-tech company that engages in high power Light-Emitting-Diode (LED) solid-state lighting for a variety of application areas such as industrial UV, IR, medicals, projection displays, high-end illumination lighting, horticulture lighting, and automotive lighting. Luminus is at the forefront of the undergoing solid-state lighting revolution that will change lighting technology in almost every aspect of our everyday work and life. Luminus, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse and if you are looking for a place where you can grow, work hard, and have fun this is a GREAT opportunity to learn about the lighting technology world and be part of an exciting forward company!


Job Summary:

Luminus is looking for a hands-on, self-motivated and detail oriented Test Engineer to develop and maintain custom optoelectronic test solutions for LED characterization. You will work with a team of Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians to develop, maintain, and improve tester hardware and software. You will integrate and qualify new test systems into R&D/production, including maintaining calibrations, SPC and MSA. This position is primarily located at Sunnyvale, CA.


Key Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Conduct and coordinate design, assembly, and validation of new and upgraded test systems used to characterize optoelectronic devices such as LEDs, laser diodes, photo-diodes, etc.
  • Develop and maintain software interfaces for automated or semi-automated test equipment.
  • Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibrations of custom optoelectronic test systems.


Minimum Qualification Required:

  • Bachelor or Master (preferred) degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or related fields
  • 3+ years building automated test/calibration systems
  • Hands on experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, cameras, spectrometers, optical components, automated and semi-automated device testers, motion control units, etc.)
  • Familiarity with semiconductor device physics and understanding of optoelectronic devices
  • Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis applied to test equipment, including SPC and MSA
  • Proficiency in computer languages used to automate test systems, such as Python (preferred) or LabVIEW
  • Experience collaborating with and managing outside vendors to specify, develop, and qualify test solutions
  • Independently driven, ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks effectively.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills


Additional Desired Qualification/Experience: 

  • Prior experience with 3D modeling with Solidworks 
  • Experience with database structure and SQL


Benefits & Perks:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program Life/AD&D Insurance
  • And more!


Title and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualification.

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