Process Architect

Do you thrive on solving complex InP challenges? And can you translate photonic designs into scalable, high-performance processes?

We’re looking for an open-minded Process Architect with a proven track record in Photonic Integration to join our dynamic, fast-paced scale-up. In this role, you’ll guide technical teams to bring both new technology platforms and customer-specific specialty processes to higher levels of maturity. You’ll oversee implementation of technical modules and understand their impact on process architecture to drive III-V performance.

If so, come join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team! We are an international multi-talented group of engineers, architects & technicians, who are deeply involved across ~50% of current production output. We’re the quiet professionals that drive the New Technology and Product Development at Smart Photonics.

Job tasks

• Develop Process Architectures in agile projects, ensuring alignment with the Technology Roadmap and timely introduction of new platforms.

• Bridge R&D and Operations to mature technical modules and integration architectures in a modular fashion using Change Control Board (CCB) validation.

• Collaborate with Design Engineering and use design software to review photonic designs for Process Control (PCM), Design for Testability (DfT) and Customer products.

• Drive implementation of Building Block (BB) data into the Process Design Kit (PDK) and expand process knowledge across teams.

• Monitor and analyze development and production batches using MES; apply statistical tools (DOE, 8D, PCM, defectivity trends) to address issue or improve yield.

• Share expertise across the organization and take full ownership of technology developments and batch performance

• PhD or MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

• Minimum 6 years of industrial experience in III-V photonic integration (InP), including process and building block expertise.

• Proven experience in leading technical teams, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to balance detail with system-level oversight.

• Solid knowledge of photonic process integration, yield optimization; design experience or III-V device know-how is a plus.

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, including Excel, SPC, DOE, FMEA, and 8D methodologies.

• Flexible, proactive mindset with the ability to adapt to dynamic, fast-changing environments.

What we offer 

• We offer you freedom, the opportunity to make impact in a possible future world leading company in the field of Integrated Photonics

• Be part of NPI team involved in ~50% of current production (from next generation platform technology development to customer-specific specialty processes)

• Join a talented group of passionate people working in an open, informal culture in multidisciplinary teams.

• The opportunity to lead complex technical challenges at the forefront of InP innovation.

• A collaborative and diverse international team culture where your voice matters.

• Work on exciting, non-standard customer projects that are challenging.

• A tailored career development with training and coaching for growth.

• Work at the High Tech Campus, the smartest square kilometer in Europe.