R&D Assistant

Prysmian; Vaud; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Prysmian is seeking a Junior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Development Engineer to advance PIC solutions for fiber optic sensing. You will identify opportunities for photonic integration, design and simulate PIC-based systems, and support prototypes and fabrication activities in a dynamic research environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree in a related field and have a strong interest in photonics and sensing technologies.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related field
• Strong interest in photonics, integrated optics, and sensing technologies
• Experience with numerical simulation tools is desirable
• Cleanroom experience is an asset
• Fluent in English; French is an asset

Aufgaben

• Develop PIC solutions for fiber optic sensing applications.
• Assess opportunities for photonic integration within sensing systems.
• Design, simulate, and optimize PIC-based solutions for sensing.
• Support prototype development and fabrication activities.
• Coordinate fabrication with external foundries and suppliers.
• Perform numerical simulations and support experimental validation.
• Develop expertise in optics, photonics, waveguide design, and related technologies.
• Build and evaluate prototypes.

Kenntnisse

Photonics

Integrated optics

Sensing technologies

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Numerical simulation tools

Jobbeschreibung

Junior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Development Engineer

Position Purpose

Develop photonic integrated circuit (PIC) solutions for fiber optic sensing (FOS) applications. The role focuses on assessing opportunities for photonic integration within existing sensing systems, designing and simulating PIC-based solutions, and supporting prototype development and fabrication activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of fiber optic sensing principles and existing FOS instrument architectures.
• Identify functions and subsystems that could benefit from photonic integration.
• Conduct technology and literature surveys on fiber optic sensing, photonic integrated circuits, and their convergence.
• Design, simulate, and optimize PIC-based solutions for sensing applications.
• Build and evaluate prototypes.
• Coordinate fabrication activities and manage interactions with external foundries and suppliers as required.
• Perform numerical simulations and support experimental validation.
• Continuously develop expertise in optics, photonics, waveguide design, semiconductor fabrication, solid-state physics, laser diodes, and related technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong interest in photonics, integrated optics, and sensing technologies.
• Experience with numerical simulation tools is desirable.
• Cleanroom experience is an asset.
• Fluent in English; French is an asset.

Experience Level

• Junior / Early Career. Recent graduates with a strong academic background are encouraged to apply.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

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