Senior R&D Engineer – Photonic Materials
microTECH Global
- Vlaanderen
- Vast
- Voltijds
- 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.
- 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.