Defectivity Engineer: Photonics Yield & Process Optimization

BOM; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Photonics is seeking a Defectivity Engineer to own defect detection and reduction across the full InP production flow. You will translate inspection data into clear priorities, lead root-cause investigations, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams to enhance yield and manufacturing efficiency.

Seniority will be tailored to your experience, with opportunities to shape defectivity strategy. You will collaborate with process, equipment, and device integration teams, building

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on cleanroom experience with semiconductor processing and inspection.
• Proficient data preparation, visualization and analysis (Python/SQL/JMP).
• Experience with defectivity, SPC and root-cause analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own in-line inspection strategy, sampling plans and defect specs for current and new processes.
• Set up and maintain defect SPC and OCAPs; lead containment for defect excursions.
• Prepare and combine defect data with PCM and test data; build dashboards to show line health.
• Drive defect reduction with root-cause analysis and 8D problem solving; maintain defect library and work instructions.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

English communication

Advanced degree relevance

Education

Master’s or PhD in physics/ materials science/ electrical engineering

Tools

AOI tools

SEM/EDX

Python

SQL

JMP

Job description

SMART Photonics is seeking a Defectivity Engineer to own defect detection and reduction across the full InP production flow. You will translate inspection data into clear priorities, lead root-cause investigations, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams to enhance yield and manufacturing efficiency.

Seniority will be tailored to your experience, with opportunities to shape defectivity strategy. You will collaborate with process, equipment, and device integration teams, building