Job description: BRIGHT Photonics is seeking a talented, independent and hands-on PIC Test & Automation Engineer with a mechanical engineering background to join our growing photonics team. Your mission? Develop and automate our testing infrastructure for advanced photonic integrated circuits, enabling scalable and precise performance validation. Job type: Full Time. Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Location: Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Key responsibilities: Develop and maintain automated test stations for PIC characterization. Design mechanical tooling for high-precision optical probe alignment. Implement vision recognition systems to optimize test workflows. Program robust automation scripts and GUIs in Python and leverage open-source modules. Collaborate with PIC designers and packaging engineers to define test criteria. Analyze measurement data to extract meaningful performance metrics. Key qualifications: M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or related field. Proven hands-on experience in photonic or semiconductor test automation. Solid programming skills in Python. Familiarity with open-source instrumentation and control frameworks. Experience with vision-based alignment or image recognition systems. Deep understanding of fiber alignment, wafer-level PIC probing, or optical interfacing. Creative problem solver with a maker mindset. Additional Assets: Experience in high-throughput or wafer-level photonics testing. Exposure to packaging processes or cleanroom environments. Contributions to open-source automation or measurement libraries. What do we offer? Work on cutting-edge photonic technologies. Lab access for prototyping and testing. Challenging problems requiring out-of-the box thinking. Work in an exciting, international environment. Work alongside other experienced photonic designers. Develop your own skills and contribute to company growth. A competitive salary and flexible working hours. Opportunities for upskilling and attending international conferences. Contact: hr@brightphotonics.eu. Only applications sent directly to hr@brightphotonics.eu are considered. Applications must include CV+Motivation letter+Reference Contact. Candidates must have an EU citizenship or a valid EU resident permit.