Senior Photonics Process Integration Lead

Darwin Recruitment; Gent; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Photonics Process Integration Expert to lead the industrialisation of an advanced integrated photonics platform and drive its transition from prototype development into high-volume manufacturing.

The role focuses on photonic integrated circuits, semiconductor process technology, heterogeneous integration and BEOL metallisation, with engagement across fabs and foundries, and collaboration with research partners to mature the process toward volume production.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Photonics, Microelectronics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in photonic or semiconductor process technology.
• Strong understanding of PIC and semiconductor process steps; BEOL/metallisation and bonding technologies.
• Experience with heterogeneous integration and working with fabs, foundries, or research institutes.
• Excellent written and spoken English; willingness to travel.

Responsabilités

• Lead discussions with fabs to transfer processes into high‑volume manufacturing.
• Assess process compatibility for TFLN and silicon photonics with fab infrastructure.
• Own the technical roadmap for process evaluation, transfer and qualification.
• Lead risk assessments, gap analyses and manufacturability readiness.
• Build and maintain relationships with external manufacturing partners.
• Coordinate research collaborations to mature the process toward volume manufacturing.

Connaissances

Photonics process integration

Technical leadership

Independent work

English communication

Travel flexibility

Formation

MSc or PhD in Photonics, Microelectronics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or Physics

Outils

BEOL metallisation

Wafer/die bonding

Heterogeneous integration equipment

Description du poste

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Photonics Process Integration Expert to lead the industrialisation of an advanced integrated photonics platform and drive its transition from prototype development into high-volume manufacturing.

The role focuses on photonic integrated circuits, semiconductor process technology, heterogeneous integration and BEOL metallisation, with engagement across fabs and foundries, and collaboration with research partners to mature the process toward volume production.