Principal Photonics Device Engineer & Technical Lead

ams OSRAM; Oberpremstätten; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LSP – Light Sensors & Photonics, a business unit within ams OSRAM, drives the digitalization of light by combining photonics, silicon, and system expertise to power next‑gen data centers, AR/VR, mobile and automotive applications.

Key activities include developing high-speed optical detectors, performing TCAD simulations, and leading device test structures and process integration in silicon technologies. English proficiency is required for collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Master of science (or higher) in Physics, Microelectronics, or similar studies.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in optical semiconductor sensor development, preferably with knowledge of high-speed photo detectors.
• Sound knowledge of silicon device- and process technology. Hands on experience in process technology development is an advantage.
• Experience in wafer level electro- optical measurements.
• Proficiency of English language.

Responsibilities

• Concept development and implementation of optical detectors with focus on high-speed optical data-communication.
• TCAD device- and process simulations.
• Layout definition of device test structures.
• Process integration of photodetector in silicon process technologies.
• Electro- optical measurements and selection of optical detectors, including high speed measurements.
• Contribution to the innovation funnel with innovative ideas.
• Act as a technical lead in development projects.

Tools

TCAD simulations

Job description

LSP – Light Sensors & Photonics, a business unit within ams OSRAM, drives the digitalization of light by combining photonics, silicon, and system expertise to power next‑gen data centers, AR/VR, mobile and automotive applications.

Key activities include developing high-speed optical detectors, performing TCAD simulations, and leading device test structures and process integration in silicon technologies. English proficiency is required for collaboration across teams.