Senior R&D Engineer – Photonic Materials

Location:

(9052) Belgium

Salary:

market rate

Type:

Permanent

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Advertiser:

microTECH Global Ltd

Job ID:

130710828

Posted On:

24 June 2024

Senior R&D Engineer – Photonic Materials
Belgium – Onsite
Highly competitive salary (DOE)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D Engineer with expertise in new material systems and devices for our existing Silicon Photonics platform.

Responsibilities:
•Lead the development and optimization of fabrication processes for Silicon Photonics components utilizing specialized materials to match the requirements of future application scenarios.
•Work closely with design, fabrication and process engineering teams to implement and refine manufacturing processes, ensuring high yield and reproducibility of photonic devices.
•Conduct experiments and characterize materials and devices to understand their optical and electrical properties, including electro-optic coefficients, modulation bandwidth, signal-to-noise ratio, and responsivity of Ge APDs.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Silicon Photonics components into larger systems and evaluate their performance in real-world applications.
•Stay updated on the latest advancements in materials science and manufacturing technologies, conduct literature reviews, and apply new insights to drive innovation and improve the performance of Silicon Photonics components.

To be considered you will need the following:
•PhD. or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, or a related field.
•Strong background in materials science, with expertise in one or more of the following materials: Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3), Barium Titanate (BaTiO3), PZT, Silicon Germanium (SiGe), III-V semiconductors, or organic materials. Alternatively related process knowledge of Ge APDs, integrated SiGe photodetectors, integrated PD or APDelectro-optic modulators or for multi-wavelength sources is required.
•Basic knowledge of Silicon Photonics device concepts is a plus.

Please get in touch with Christina McGuire to hear more!

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