Process Engineer Photonics

Anteryon; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 vacation days

Pension plan

Vitality program

Culture Club events

Job summary

Anteryon B.V. is seeking a Process Engineer – Photonics to develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for photonic devices. You will work with R&D, procurement, quality, and production to ensure high-yield, scalable processes, blending hands-on cleanroom work with analytical problem-solving.

You’ll contribute to continuous improvement and collaborate across teams to transition prototypes to reliable, high-volume manufacturing. English and Dutch communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in process engineering, ideally photonics/semiconductor/microfabrication.
• Hands-on cleanroom experience (lithography, etching, thin-film deposition, bonding, optical alignment).
• Strong data analysis skills with MATLAB or Python.
• Familiarity with DOE, SPC, and FMEA quality methods.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in English and Dutch.
• Experience with integrated photonics, lasers, detectors, or modulators.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and standardize fabrication and assembly processes for photonic devices.
• Implement smart process control strategies to boost yield and quality.
• Collaborate with R&D to scale prototypes into robust manufacturing processes.
• Analyze process data, identify root causes, and translate findings into solutions.
• Work with equipment engineers to specify and maintain production tools.
• Document process flows, work instructions, and best practices for knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to continuous improvement using Six Sigma, Lean, and SPC methodologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication in English & Dutch

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Photonics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

DOE

FMEA

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

Anteryon is looking for a

Process Engineer –Photonics

(40 hrs., M/F)

Anteryon:

We believe in partnerships. In early-stage involvement, co-development, creating value and shifting forward together. We have a crystal clear vision. We work transparently and share our talent, knowledge and skills. We are driven to find out how the world works. Eager to innovate, design, optimize and spark new growth. For all of our team members and customers.

We are an innovative high-tech company serving global industrial clients. We design and manufacture high-tech optical assemblies and optical precision elements for the semicon and photonics markets. We leverage our state of the art and proprietary core technology to create win-win solutions that offer people and planet more perspective.

The job

As a Process Engineer Photonics, you will develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for photonic devices and components. You will work with R&D, procurement, quality, and production teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-yield processes. The role combines hands-on cleanroom work with analytical problem-solving to drive process improvements.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and standardize fabrication and assembly processes for photonic devices.
• Implement smart process control strategies to boost yield, quality, and reliability.
• Collaborate with R&D to successfully scale prototypes into robust manufacturing processes.
• Analyze process data, identify root causes, and translate findings into effective solutions.
• Work with equipment engineers to specify, qualify, and maintain advanced production tools.
• Document process flows, work instructions, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to continuous improvement using Six Sigma, Lean, and SPC methodologies.

We are looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in process engineering, ideally in photonics, semiconductor, or microfabrication.
• Hands-on experience with cleanroom processes (e.g., lithography, etching, thin-film deposition, bonding, or optical alignment).
• Strong problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python, etc.).
• Familiarity with quality systems and process characterization methods (DOE, SPC, FMEA).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills In English and Dutch
• Experience with integrated photonics, lasers, detectors, or modulators.
• Knowledge of optical testing and characterization techniques.
• Background in scaling processes from lab to pilot or volume manufacturing.

We offer

• A competitive salary depending on experience,
• 25 vacation days and 5 additional leave days (with the option to purchase up to 8 extra days),
• The opportunity to work at a highly innovative company where you learn something new every day,
• An extensive benefits package, including a generous pension plan and vitality program,
• Employee events organized by our Culture Club.