Silicon Photonics Development Engineer

What you will do

• As member of the Silicon Photonics integration team, you will be supporting your integration engineer colleagues with device characterization, process development, metrology and failure analysis. You will be responsible for defining and implementing process splits in the process flows and managing wafer lot activities within the fabrication facilities. 
• Write process flows for experiments, execute on advanced processes, inspect, and perform measurements.
• You will be responsible for the planning, organizing and executing of experiments in imec’s 200mm cleanroom.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of lots from the fab and introduce into the line.
• You will follow-up on the processing of test material, collect and analyze data and present results.
• Good communication and interaction within the Silicon Photonics Technology department as well as with the Fab operations unit, is a major requirement for this job. 
• You will operate from imec’s HQ located in Leuven (close to Brussels), in the heart of Europe.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• You have obtained a Bachelor or Master degree, preferably combined with some relevant industrial experience (semiconductor process technology and development).
• 2+ years of experience in semiconductor processing or integration.
• Experience in Silicon Photonics integration or device engineering is a major advantage.
• You have experience with JMP and Python.
• You are an enthusiastic team player. 
• You can complete your tasks in time with minimal supervision.
• You have excellent English communication skills.

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