Senior Photonics Process Engineer

HyperLight Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market-based compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plans with employee matching

Paid Parental Leave

Life and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Professional growth and mentorship

Job summary

HyperLight Corporation is seeking a talented individual for a role focused on exploring and optimizing custom fabrication processes for a high-performance TFLN PIC platform in Cambridge, MA. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in relevant fields and proven experience in photonics or semiconductor fabrication. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with matching, and opportunities for professional growth. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required, along with authorization to work in the US.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields, or Masters with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in integrated photonics, semiconductors, or microelectronics fabrication.
• Track record in developing and optimizing new nanofabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Explore, define, and optimize next-generation and custom fabrication processes.
• Work closely with customers and suppliers in developing processes.
• Coordinate with internal teams across design, test, and production.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Fluency in English and Mandarin

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related fields

Tools

Nanofabrication processes

Integrated photonics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Explore, define, and optimize next-generation and custom fabrication processes for a high performance TFLN PIC platform
• Work closely with both customers and suppliers in developing processes to meet both near- and long-term performance metrics
• Coordinate with internal teams across design, test, and production for management of development tapeouts, production, and wafer-level testing

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields (or Masters with 3+ years of experience)
• Experience in integrated photonics, semiconductors, or microelectronics fabrication
• Track record in developing and optimizing new nanofabrication processes, ideally with focus on improving optical propagation loss
• Previous experience with TFLN fabrication is preferred
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Experience working in fabless companies is a plus
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin is a must
• Authorization to work in the US

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation (Salary range $125,000- $185,000 per year)
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
• 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits and subsidies
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

This role is in-person at HyperLight's office in Cambridge, MA. Authorization to work in the US is required.

HyperLight is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran disability status. HyperLight is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during our hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].