Photonic Design Engineer (Quantifi Photonics, New Zealand)

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

Based in Auckland, Quantifi Photonics is proud to be part of the Teradyne family, combining

New Zealand’s innovative spirit with the resources of a global leader in test, automation, and robotics. We’re growing fast, tackling increasingly complex challenges, and are looking for passionate, talented people to help take Quantifi Photonics to the next level.

Quantifi Photonics designs and manufactures advanced optical and electronic test instruments that enable engineers to develop and scale up next-generation photonics technologies. Our customers include global tech companies, leading universities, and world-class research institutions in over 25 countries; working across R&D, high-volume manufacturing, defence, aerospace, and academia.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

At Quantifi Photonics, we’re pushing the boundaries of optical technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions for global customers. We’re looking for a highly skilled Photonic Design Engineer to lead and contribute to the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of our photonics hardware and systems. In this role, you will act as a key technical leader, collaborating closely across Engineering, NPI, and customer-facing teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and manufacturability.

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of advanced photonics hardware that meets performance, cost, and schedule goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, NPI, Sales & Marketing) to ensure product specifications align with customer needs and internal capabilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and participate in early-stage specification development with Technical Sales and senior engineering teams.
• Analyse product performance data to identify and implement design and specification improvements that enhance reliability, usability, and calibration processes.
• Develop calibration methods, tools, and training materials in collaboration with the NPI team to ensure scalable and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Create and execute Design Validation Plans to verify product performance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Continuously improve validation and calibration processes through data analysis, simulation, and proactive problem-solving.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in photonics hardware design and development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and functions.
• Experience developing validation and calibration processes for optical or photonics systems.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools and processes.
• Experience in customer-facing technical roles.
• Proficiency with optical simulation tools and automation scripting.

Key Attributes:

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and consistently delivers high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, able to identify risks early and propose practical, scalable improvements.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Polite, respectful, and able to mentor junior team members.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

Benefits

At Quantifi Photonics, you’ll work at the forefront of photonics technology, solving challenging problems that have real-world impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team where your expertise will directly influence the success of our products and company growth.

• Health insurance
• Paid birthday off
• Great staff facilities, (lunchroom outdoor flow and BBQ area)
• Onsite parking available
• Walking distance from Constellation Bus Station
• Employee centric company

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