Senior Photonics Foundry Process Development Engineer

EFFECT Photonics B.V.; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR)

Paid time off

Udemy Business access

Job summary

EFFECT Photonics is seeking a Senior Semiconductor Foundry Process Development Engineer to bridge design requirements with wafer foundry partners at our Eindhoven location. You will drive FEOL process development for compound semiconductors and silicon photonics, including epitaxy, lithography, etching, deposition, and metallization, while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality.

Responsibilities include RCA-driven problem solving, DFM optimization, supplier coordination, and reliability

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in laser/optoelectronics, or PhD with 3 years industry.
• Disciplines: Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science.
• FEOL wafer fabrication knowledge for compound semiconductors or silicon photonics (epitaxy, lithography, etching, deposition, metallization).
• InP or GaAs processing, laser structures, and integration of active optical components on‑wafer.
• Strong English written and verbal communication; ability to lead supplier alignment meetings.

Responsibilities

• Wafer probe analysis and RCA for failed tests to identify root causes.
• In-line data correlation of defect density and electrical performance.
• Incoming wafer inspections for quality and packaging conformance.
• Lead 8D RCA investigations with CAPA and supplier coordination.
• Reliability testing support (HTOL/HAST) to uncover process-related failures.
• Participate in DFM reviews to optimize layout patterns and yield.

Education

PhD in integrated photonics / semiconductor lasers

Bachelor's degree in Photonics / Electrical Engineering / Applied Physics / Materials Science

FEOL / wafer fabrication knowledge

Epitaxy, lithography, dry/wet etching, thin‑film deposition, metallization

InP or GaAs processing and laser structures

Optical & electrical measurement methods (LIV, spectrum, profiling)

English technical communication

Tools

SPC

8D problem solving

DFM coordination with foundry

Job description

EFFECT Photonics is seeking a Senior Semiconductor Foundry Process Development Engineer to bridge design requirements with wafer foundry partners at our Eindhoven location. You will drive FEOL process development for compound semiconductors and silicon photonics, including epitaxy, lithography, etching, deposition, and metallization, while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality.

Responsibilities include RCA-driven problem solving, DFM optimization, supplier coordination, and reliability