About the Company

Inlighten Technologies is a Silicon Valley startup developing next-generation microLED technologies for augmented reality (AR) and AI-powered smart glasses. Our mission is to push the limits of microLED performance and manufacturing, enabling scalable, mass-market production. Join us to help create the displays that will power the future of immersive computing.

Description

We are seeking a Lab Manager / Senior Technician to lead the day-to-day operation of Inlighten's microLED, display, and optoelectronics test laboratories. This role is highly hands-on and focused on running, maintaining, and improving test labs that support both R&D and pilot manufacturing. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with instruments, fixtures, and devices, and takes pride in keeping a lab running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You will work closely with optical, electrical, and mechanical engineers to ensure reliable, repeatable, and timely measurement of microLED and display devices.

Key Responsibilities

• •Own the day-to-day operation of the metrology lab, including sample flow, tool scheduling, and workload prioritization
• •Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized laboratory environment and track lab usage, equipment availability, and consumables
• •Perform routine electrical, optical, and optoelectronic measurements on microLED and display samples
• •Operate common lab instruments including source meters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrometers, power meters, and integrating spheres
• •Support wafer-level, die-level, and module-level test activities
• •Assist engineers with sample mounting, probing, alignment, and fixture setup.

Minimum Qualifications

• •Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in engineering, physics, electronics, or a related field
• •General knowledge of optics and measurement systems
• •3+ years of experience supporting R&D, startup, or pilot-production labs
• •Hands-on experience working in laboratory or production test environments
• •Familiarity with common lab tools and instruments (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrometers, soldering tools, drilling machines, etc.)
• •Ability to build small fixtures, enclosures, and mechanical test setups
• •Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• •A proactive, curious, and team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Experience working with micro-LED, LED, or display devices
• •Experience in optical, display, or optoelectronic metrology labs
• •Mechanical design or fixture-building experience, including precision alignment, opto-mechanical assemblies, or CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
• •Experience managing or coordinating shared laboratory resources

Benefits

• •Salary Range: $60k-$135k
• •Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• •401(k) retirement plan.
• •Paid holidays and vacation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Inlighten Technologies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.