Photonic Design Engineer (SiN / TFLN)

• Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies and Biosensors.
  
  • Reseach and Innovation in Lausanne

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing European company with headquarters in Lausanne and a manufacturing facility in the South of Paris. They design and produce Photonic Integrated Circuits applications in Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies and Biosensors.

We are now looking for a Photonic Design Engineer to be based in Lausanne.

Job Description

Key scope of the Photonic Design Engineer (SiN / TFLN): Design & develop integrated photonic components and circuits for both customer-driven projects and strategic roadmap initiatives.

• Advanced passive components leveraging the company's SiN platform
• Active component integration via hybrid and heterogeneous assembly (photodiodes, modulators).

Drive design and layout methodology for new technology development:

• Create early-stage process-design kits for R&D engagement.
• Optimise design and layout code reusability, implementing industry best practices.
• Contribute to the development of device, fabrication, and test databases.

Collaborate across teams:

• Work with the characterization team to support test planning, design for testability and data analysis.
• Coordinate with process and yield engineering teams for manufacturability requirements and test structures.
• Support mask assembly, tape-out management, and documentation.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications for the Photonic Design Engineer (SiN / TFLN) :

• MSc or PhD in photonics, optics, physics or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in integrated optics design ideally in an industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience with photonic design tools,
• Experience with active components (III-V) and heterogeneous integration is a plus.
• Experience setting up design and layout databases is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills in English and experience working with remote teams.

What's on Offer

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Job Function

Engineering & Manufacturing

Specialisation

Engineering Design and R&D

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing

Location

Lausanne Region

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-082025-6816308