Silicon Photonics Engineer (M/F/D)

The Silicon Photonics Engineer will develop and implement test strategies for optoelectronic devices, leading die-level and system-level testing of various photonic devices. This role involves implementing high levels of test automation, maintaining lab infrastructure, and performing reliability tests. The engineer will provide high-quality measurement data and feedback to design teams, contributing to NPI, manufacturing, and quality management. A PhD or Master's in electrical engineering or physics with in-depth knowledge of semiconductor physics, electromagnetics, and optical communications theory is required, along with expertise in testing optoelectronic devices and proficiency in Python.

Must Have

• Develop and implement test strategies and build setups for optoelectronic devices and system testing
• Lead die-level and system-level testing of active and passive photonic devices
• Implement high level of test automation
• Supervise, maintain, and continuously improve the lab testing infrastructure
• Perform reliability tests on optical components and modules (e.g. GR-468)
• Provide high-quality and precision measurement data to silicon photonic, RFIC and laser design teams
• Provide layout and test implementation feedback to respective design teams
• Provide internal input into design, NPI, manufacturing and quality management teams
• Plan testing schedules with respect to development roadmap and foundry tapeouts
• Present technical results at internal reviews, conferences, and customer meetings
• PhD or Masters's degree in electrical engineering, physics or a relevant field
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor physics and electromagnetics
• In-depth knowledge of optical communications theory and digital communications theory
• Expertise and experience in testing active and passive optoelectronic devices and integrated photonic circuits die-level, module-level and system-level
• Solid knowledge and experience with test automation and proficiency in Python coding
• Understanding of device reliability and module-level qualification of products

Good to Have

• Familiarity with Matlab, C++, or Java

Perks & Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture
• Flexible working hours model
• Internal training program
• Fitness-, travel cost- and kindergarten allowance
• Drinks and fruits for free
• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products

Principle duties and essential functions

• Develop and implement test strategies and build setups for optoelectronic devices and system testing
• Lead die-level and system-level testing of active and passive photonic devices (silicon, III-V, TFLN, BTO and other)
• Implement high level of test automation
• Supervise, maintain, and continuously improve the lab testing infrastructure
• Perform reliability tests on optical components and modules (e.g. GR-468)
• Provide high-quality and precision measurement data to silicon photonic, RFIC and laser design teams
• Provide layout and test implementation feedback to respective design teams in order to speed up testing and increase utilization of test automation
• Provide internal input into design, NPI, manufacturing and quality management teams
• Plan testing schedules with respect to development roadmap and foundry tapeouts
• Present technical results at internal reviews, conferences, and customer meetings

Knowledge and experience required

• PhD or Masters's degree in electrical engineering, physics or a relevant field
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor physics and electromagnetics
• In-depth knowledge of optical communications theory and digital communications theory
• Expertise and experience in testing active and passive optoelectronic devices and integrated photonic circuits die-level, module-level and system-level
• Solid knowledge and experience with test automation and proficiency in Python coding, plus familiarity with Matlab, C++, or Java.
• Understanding of device reliability and module-level qualification of products

Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture
• Flexible working hours model
• Internal training program
• Fitness-, travel cost- and kindergarten allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free
• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products