Lead Photonics Foundry Process Engineer

Atlas Metrics; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EFFECT Photonics, headquartered in Eindhoven, seeks a proactive Semiconductor Foundry Process Development Engineer to bridge design requirements with wafer foundry partners. The role drives process platform development, qualification, and release, focusing on GaAs/InP and silicon photonics while ensuring high yield and robust quality.

You will collaborate with PIC designers and external foundries, perform RCA, and implement corrective actions to achieve production readiness and on-time

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the laser/optoelectronics industry, or a Ph.D. with 3 years of industry experience.
• Deep understanding of FEOL wafer fabrication processes for compound semiconductors or silicon photonics.
• Knowledge of laser physics (DFB, FP, VCSEL) and integration on-wafer.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and continuous improvement of process platforms with PIC designers and suppliers.
• Strengthen product reliability and delivery via root-cause analysis and risk management.
• Lead 8D problem solving and CAPA with foundry partners.

Skills

FEOL processes

Laser technology

Optical measurements

English proficiency

Proactive project driving

Cross-functional support

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Education

PhD in integrated photonics or semiconductor lasers

MSc in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science

Tools

SPC

Job description

EFFECT Photonics, headquartered in Eindhoven, seeks a proactive Semiconductor Foundry Process Development Engineer to bridge design requirements with wafer foundry partners. The role drives process platform development, qualification, and release, focusing on GaAs/InP and silicon photonics while ensuring high yield and robust quality.

You will collaborate with PIC designers and external foundries, perform RCA, and implement corrective actions to achieve production readiness and on-time