
Silicon Photonics Test R&D Engineer
Tsmc • Taiwan
**Role & seniority: ** Engineer/Admin — Testing Development and Technology (regular employee; seniority not specified) for Silicon Photonics test solution development in TSMC testing area.
**Stack/tools: ** Not explicitly stated. Involves test technology development, equipment automation, and optical test metrology; includes building automation flow for NPI → MP.
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Collaborate with customers to define Silicon Photonics test requirements and implement them in engineering/production, including automation flow for NPI to MP.
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Evaluate/analyze/select/introduce Silicon Photonics test solutions with customers and vendors (equipment automation + optical test metrology).
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Cross-team work with TSMC RD/PE/QR/Packaging and external customers; support test technology debug.
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Must-have skills:
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M.S. or above in EE/Photonics/Physics/Electro-Optical Engineering or related field.
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Optical domain measurement knowledge/experience preferred (core expectation).
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Fluent English (written and oral).
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Teamwork-oriented, proactive/aggressive execution mindset.
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Nice-to-haves:
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Prior experience with optical measurement, test solution introduction, and equipment automation.
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Familiarity with NPI to MP transition processes.
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Location & work type:
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Taiwan; potential travel within Hsinchu / Zhunan / Taichung testing sites.
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**Regular emp
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Full Description
Company Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Location Taiwan Career Area Testing Development and Technology Job Type Engineer / Admin Employment Type Regular Posted Mar 23, 2026 Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers’ products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world’s largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of over 17 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2025. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade. Job Responsibilities We are testing R&D Division and looking for highly motivated candidates to join us for Silicon Photonics test solution development in TSMC testing area.
Job content: Silicon Photonics test technology development and debug, and NPI-MP ownership
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Mainly responsible for collaboration with customer for Silicon Photonics test requirements to implement in engineering and production environment including building automation flow for NPI to MP.
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Responsible for the evaluation, analysis, selection, and introduction for Silicon Photonics test solution with customer and vendor including equipment automation and optical test metrology.
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Cross-team collaboration with TSMC RD/PE/QR/Packaging team and key external customers will be necessary.
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Need transportation between TSMC's testing site (Hsinchu/Zhunan/Taichung) in Taiwan may be required.
- Job Qualifications
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Master’s degree or above in EE, Photonics, Physics, or Electro-Optical Engineering or any other related field.
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Experience and skills in optical domain measurement and knowledge are preferred.
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Fluent in written and oral English communication skills.
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Aggressive working attitude and teamwork mindset.
TSMC Core Values
At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work
*** Integrity:** Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
*** Commitment:** Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees.
*** Innovation:** Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice.
*** Customer Trust:** We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.
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