Senior design Engineer

We are an Indium Phosphide foundry specialized in Photonic Integrated Circuits. Our technology allows to uniquely combine semiconductor lasers and amplifiers, detectors, and high-speed modulators, to create state-of-the-art solutions for optical communications and diverse sensing applications. Ranging from communication, automotive Lidar to medical applications, helping to solve major societal challenges.

The design enablement team is the bridge between their process development, device design and photonics circuit designers. They provide the tools, methodologies, and services to our customers (internal/external) so that they can access our technology and translate their concepts into manufacturable Photonics Integrated Circuits (PIC). The team is in constant improvement and adding more capabilities, so opportunities to develop yourself and new services and methodologies will be available.

Job Description 

In this role, you will be responsible for the layout design, review, and tape-out process of lithographic masks and reticles, ensuring our customers’ high-quality manufacturing of photonics-integrated chips. You will support the PIC manufacturing of our different platforms serving different markets. You will collaborate closely with our commercial and development teams to provide on-time, high-quality mask services.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will manage a crucial link between our technology and our customers, providing and maintaining the tools and guidance on the optimal use of our Process Design Kit (PDK). You bring a high-quality mindset to your work; attention to detail is critical for this role!

As senior in this team you are expected to lead your own projects, take ownership and responsibility. With your strong background and knowledge, you need limited onboarding and training and are ready to jump in where needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review incoming layouts and conduct Design Rule Checks (DRC) to ensure compliance with our manufacturability;

• Develop and maintain automated layout generation scripts and workflow for mask creation;

• Debug layout issues and provide recommendations for corrections;

• Manage the full mask data preparation flow and order the masks;

• Work closely together with both design and processing experts to enable their development work by mask designs (e.g. R&D and integration teams);

• Manage mask supplier relations;

• Drive and sometimes support PDK activities;

• Provide technical support and guidance to customers for practical usage of the PDK;

• Compile and maintain documentation;

PhD degree in Integrated Photonics, (or equivalent by experience).

After finishing the PhD you added at least another 5 years of comprehensive Foundry / PIC designer / customer related industry experience.

Outstanding knowledge of PIC design for optical communications, LiDAR and/or sensing,

Possess strong analytical abilities, diagnosing issues and proposing practical, effective, and innovative solutions.

Strong communicator, self-confident, able to connect with people, win their trust and respect.

Embrace opportunities for skill development, keeping yourself abreast of the latest developments and industry best practices.

Able to make decisions, drive a department and support the Team Leader if needed.