Silicon Photonics/III-V Laser Integration Engineer 

What you will do

• As part of the PRCP (Photonics, RF and Cryo Pathfinding) Team, you will lead and contribute to projects focused on Silicon Photonics and III-V integration.   
• As a Silicon Photonics/III-V Laser Integration Engineer, your mission will be to coordinate and implement innovative ideas, concepts, and process flows on wafers in imec’s advanced FAB.    
• You will collaborate closely with the device design, characterization, and process development teams to define and optimize process options that enable seamless laser co-integration with silicon photonics. 
• By analyzing in-line, electrical, and optical data, you will assess the impact of process variables on device performance, ensuring data-driven development and optimization.   
• You will communicate your findings and progress to internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and externally to imec customers, core partners, and the broader scientific community through presentations and reports. 
• You will need to stay on top of the state of the art within your competence domain and benchmark imec’s solutions.   
• You will be assigned a mentor who will guide you through the training program and support you during your first months in the role. The mentor will introduce you to imec's activities, teach you everything you need to know to excel in your role.  
• As timing is critical in our business, we are looking for people with strong logical and organizational skills, who can respond effectively to incoming request and issues in a timely manner. We need people who enjoy a (high) level of freedom in their work, who are looking for an intellectual challenge, and who are willing and able to learn fast. 

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 at least a master’s degree in science or engineering (or equivalent industrial experience) with a strong focus on semiconductor process technology and materials characterization.  
• Experience in semiconductor process development, device development, design-to-chip, and/or process integration is highly valued. 
• Experience in III-V semiconductor processing or integration is a plus. Familiarity with silicon photonics is an asset. 
• You have experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis, and you enjoy analyzing data, drawing meaningful conclusions, and identifying effective follow-up actions. 
• You are an enthusiastic team player, yet able to independently solve complex problems with limited supervision, in a fast-paced and highly challenging environment.   
• You are an excellent communicator, you listen actively, foster connections across teams, and articulate ideas clearly and effectively. 
• You can plan, drive, and complete complex, multi-disciplinary projects on schedule and with a focus on quality.   
• You have strong organizational skills and can adapt to shifting priorities, managing multiple projects. 
• You have good English communication skills and are willing to work in a multicultural environment. 

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