(Senior) System Engineer Photonic Integrated Circuits (m/f/x)

ZEISS Group; Oberkochen; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ZEISS Group in Germany is building an interdisciplinary startup-like team focused on photonic integrated circuits (PIC). You will design and develop integrated photonic systems and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to translate research into products.

Your profile includes a Master’s degree in physics or engineering, years of industrial experience in photonics, and strong German and English communication skills.

Formación

• Master's degree in physics or engineering with excellent grades.
• Strong foundation in photonics or microsystems.
• Experience in industrial R&D or manufacturing of photonic integrated circuits.

Responsabilidades

• Designing and developing integrated photonic systems and components.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications.
• Identification and assessment of project risks and development of countermeasures
• Conducting simulations and modeling of photonic systems to optimize performance.
• Validation of integrated photonic devices.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to system integration.
• Reporting on project progress to project management
• Keeping abreast of industry trends and advancements in photonics technology.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

German & English

Educación

Master's degree in Physics

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Microsystems technology

Descripción del empleo

Welcome to ZEISS - a company that combines innovation and responsibility! Our corporate divisions are diverse and make a decisive contribution to the strategic orientation and sustainable success of the ZEISS Group.
Are you passionate about driving integrated photonic technologies into innovative products? Then, leverage your experience to help us unlock the immense business potential of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) – a market that is growing rapidly due to the demand for AI, faster communication, and novel types of sensors. ZEISS has started a major strategic initiative to establish an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic and agile startup environment. The corporate-backed startup will benefit from ZEISS’s ecosystem and its expertise in the field of photonics.
You will play a crucial role in advancing PIC technology towards business success. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential and should be complemented with a strong hands-on mentality.
Your role

• Designing and developing integrated photonic systems and components.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications.
• Identification and assessment of project risks and development of countermeasures
• Conducting simulations and modeling of photonic systems to optimize performance.
• Validation of integrated photonic devices.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to system integration.
• Reporting on project progress to project management
• Keeping abreast of industry trends and advancements in photonics technology.

Your profile

• Master’s degree with excellent grades in physics, electrical engineering, microsystems technology or a comparable degree
• Several years of professional industrial experience in the development or manufacture of photonic integrated circuits.
• Methodical Knowledge in System Engineering of complex Systems
• In-depth knowledge of relevant technologies (e.g., waveguide design, lithography, etching processes, assembly and connection technology)
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork
• Analytical thinking and solution-oriented working methods
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team
Friederike Kirklar-Harms