Senior Expert Photonics & Optical Integration R&D

At S; Leoben; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Modern canteen

Free parking

Employee benefits

Resumo da oferta

AT&S in Leoben, Austria, seeks a Senior Expert in Photonics & Optical Integration to advance electro‑optical integration concepts and system-level objectives. You will work across optical, electrical, and packaging domains to ensure feasible, coherent solutions and to drive joint design activities with external partners.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in a technical field and strong experience in photonics, optical integration, or advanced packaging.

Qualificações

• Master's degree or PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electronics or comparable field.
• Experience in photonics, optical integration, or advanced packaging in an industrial R&D environment.
• Experience with PIC design, optical simulation, optical system design or optoelectronic components is advantageous.
• Experience with advanced packaging with optical integration (e.g. co-packaged optics).
• Understanding of PCB/packaging manufacturing environments is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and evaluate electro-optical integration concepts to support system-level objectives.
• Collaborate across optical, electrical, and packaging domains for consistent solutions.
• Define and evaluate coupling approaches, optical interfaces, and system architecture.
• Analyze simulation and experimental results to assess performance and feasibility.
• Identify trade-offs between performance, manufacturability, and integration complexity.
• Interface with external partners and research organizations to align approaches.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and internal documentation.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer within the organization about electro-optical integration approaches.

Conhecimentos

Fluent English

Cross-functional teamwork

Formação académica

Master's degree or PhD in Photonics/Electrical Engineering/Physics/Electronics

Ferramentas

PIC design

Optical simulation

Co-packaged optics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Leoben, AT

Be part of our team!

AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards. AT&S industrializes leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high-performance computing for AI applications. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world. With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

To enhance our successful R&D Team in Leoben, Austria, we are looking for a passionate Senior Expert - Photonics & Optical Integration.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate electro-optical integration concepts to support system-level objectives within the project
• Contribute to co-design activities across optical, electrical, and packaging domains to ensure technically consistent and feasible solutions
• Support definition and evaluation of coupling approaches, optical interfaces, and system architecture.
• Analyze simulation and experimental results to assess performance, limitations, and feasibility of integration approaches
• Identify technical challenges, constraints, and trade-offs between performance, manufacturability, and integration complexity
• Interface with external partners and research organizations to align technical approaches and consolidate results
• Support preparation of technical reports, presentations, and internal documentation
• Contribute to knowledge transfer within the organization regarding electro-optical integration approaches

Your Profile

• Master's degree or PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or a comparable technical field
• Relevant experience in photonics, optical integration, or advanced packaging in an industrial research-driven environment
• Experience with Photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, optical simulation, optical system design, optical communication systems or optoelectronic components is an advantage
• Experience with advanced packaging with optical integration (e.g. co-packaged optics, photonic assembly)
• Experience with substrate, PCB, or advanced packaging manufacturing environments, including an understanding of process capabilities and limitations, is considered an advantage
• Understanding of interactions between optical, electrical, and packaging domains
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data (simulation and experimental)
• Ability to work across interfaces between research, development, and engineering teams
• Fluency in English

Our Offer

• A meaningful role with opportunities for long-term growth in an international environment
• Chance to actively contribute to AT&S' success and to create value
• A structured and tailor-made onboarding program along with continual training opportunities
• Modern company canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
• Free parking spaces and e-charging stations
• Diverse health measures and a wide range of employee benefits

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths.The employment is in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry, employment group G, and we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.