Design Engineer - Integrated Photonics (ID 2420)

LIGENTEC is a fast-growing European company with headquarter in Lausanne, Switzerland. Since 2021 we expanded our manufacturing capabilities by creating LIGENTEC France, in the South of Paris. We specialize in the design & manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for customers in high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies, and Biosensors. LIGENTEC All-Nitride (AN) technology enables our customers to develop their products in the Industrial Revolution 4.0. You are about to enter this unique opportunity to bring R&D to product. To support our continued growth, we are looking for a: Tape Out Engineer - Integrated Photonics Tasks Design, simulation and layout of integrated photonic components and circuits for strategic roadmap projects. PDK/PCM building block development, incl. design, simulation, layout, test planning and data analysis. Interact with the 200mm characterization team, collect capabilities, design test structures, and support in test planning and data analysis (design for testability). Interact with the 200mm process team and yield engineering, collect capabilities and requirements, design test structures, support in test planning and data processing and analysis (design for manufacturability). concise and clear documentation and reporting. Contribute to mask assembly and tape-out management when needed. Support for PDK project management. Requirements MSc or PhD in photonics or related fields. Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in integrated optics design, preferably industrial. Solid understanding of different photonic material platforms. Photonic layout experience (e.g. IPKISS, GDSFactory) and design experience (e.g. Lumerical). Experience designing active components (III-V) and heterogeneous integration is a plus. Experience with setting up design and layout databases is a plus. Passionate about programming and data analysis, comfortable using Python and git. Excellent technical problem-solving skills Excellent communication and reporting. Ability to work independently and with remote teams. Working proficiency in English (French is a plus). Benefits A flexible and dynamic start-up work environment A highly international, diverse and highly motivated team Personal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us Our passion to bring PICs to everyday life. We look forward to receiving your full application including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills) and 3) grade or work certificates. Non-complete applications may not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr