Process Integration Engineer (NPI)

Introduction to Team

Do you thrive on solving complex production and technology challenges in the world of Photonic Integration? Can you handle the pressure and fast-paced dynamics of a high-growth scale-up environment? Are you a hands-on team player who loves bringing new platform technologies to life while also guiding customer-specific specialty processes to maturity?

If so, come join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team. We are an international multi-talented group of 11 engineers, architects & technicians, who are deeply involved across ~50% of current production output. We drive the New Technology and Product development at Smart Photonics.

Job Tasks

·       Maintain and Improve III-V Process Integration (FEOL & BEOL) for Photonic Integrated Circuits’ manufacturing

·       Understand & learn how Photonic Designs interact with our various Integration schemes, including Design Rules

·       Develop & De-Risk New Integration Modules and Integration Flows with subsequent standardization and validation via the Change Control Board (CCB)

·       Operate and Track Development and Production batches through the Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

·       Apply statistical data analysis to improve Process Yield, analyze in-line PCM & defectivity trends and perform Design-of-Experiments (DOE)

·       Troubleshoot sudden Process Issues by proactive Clean Room activities and investigations

·       Drive results by cooperation within Smart Photonics (Engineering, Operations, R&D, Sales…) and by close Customer interaction

·       Share know-how of technology and project operation within Smart community

·       Take ownership of batches and technology developments

·       MSc or PhD in Physics, Electrical/Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field

·       On top, 4 years of Semiconductor Experience, with Cleanroom Fabrication skills and related technology systems

·       Strong understanding of (Photonic) Process Integration and Yield (Design experience and/or III-V Device know-how is a plus)

·       Solid skills in data analysis and risk assessment (SPC, DOE, PCM, FMEA)

·       Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional, international team

·       Can handle pressure of different batches, integration technologies and priorities

·       A pro-active team player with a common-sense flexible mindset

What we offer

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

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

·       Work on exciting, non-standard customer projects that are challenging and fun.

·       A tailored career development with training and coaching for growth

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